Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

FAQs

How does Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip help to treat erectile dysfunction?

Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allows the blood flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited.

Is Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip used to treat BPH?

Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate, thereby reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate.

Is Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the chest's blood vessels. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

Is it safe to take Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip with nitrates?

No, do not take Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip with nitrates. Taking Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. You are advised not to take Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip?

No, Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Extadil 20 Disintegrating Strip is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.