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

Prime Shot 5 mg 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 Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet used to treat BPH?

Prime Shot 5 mg 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 Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Prime Shot 5 mg 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 Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet with nitrates?

No, do not take Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet with nitrates. Taking Prime Shot 5 mg 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 Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet ?

No, Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Prime Shot 5 mg Tablet is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.