Forzest 20 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Forzest 20 Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Forzest 20 Tablet is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Forzest 20 Tablet 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. Forzest 20 Tablet relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Forzest 20 Tablet 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 Forzest 20 Tablet help to treat erectile dysfunction?

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

Is Forzest 20 Tablet used to treat BPH?

Forzest 20 Tablet 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 Forzest 20 Tablet used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Forzest 20 Tablet 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 Forzest 20 Tablet with nitrates?

No, do not take Forzest 20 Tablet with nitrates. Taking Forzest 20 Tablet 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 Forzest 20 Tablet if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Forzest 20 Tablet?

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