Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Xyfil-5 Tablet 10'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. Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Xyfil-5 Tablet 10'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 Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's help to treat erectile dysfunction?

Xyfil-5 Tablet 10'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 Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's used to treat BPH?

Xyfil-5 Tablet 10'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 Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Xyfil-5 Tablet 10'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 Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's with nitrates?

No, do not take Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's with nitrates. Taking Xyfil-5 Tablet 10'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 Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's?

No, Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Xyfil-5 Tablet 10's is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.