Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's 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. Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's 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 Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's help to treat erectile dysfunction?

Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allows the blood flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited.

Is Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's used to treat BPH?

Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's 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 Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's 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 Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's with nitrates?

No, do not take Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's with nitrates. Taking Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's 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 Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's?

No, Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Matelafil-20 Tablet 4's is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.