InjectionSeleg 10mg Injection
by Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
In Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can cause shortness of breath, tiredness, dizziness, chest pain and swelling in your ankles and legs. It is caused by thickening of walls of the arteries that supply yo…
About this Medicine
Seleg 10mg Injection is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. It decreases high pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs (the pulmonary arteries). This way it reduces the strain on the heart and improves blood flow, lowering blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries.Seleg 10mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not stop receiving the injection without consulting your doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. However, you should stop taking it if leads to loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden loss of hearing with ringing sensation in your ear.Common side effects of this medicine include flushing, headaches, stiffness, blurred vision, muscle pain, difficulty in breathing, inflammation of sinus, and inflammation of nasal lining. It may also cause dizziness or sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.Seleg 10mg Injection can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems before taking it. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can lead to side effects.
How it Works
Seleg 10mg Injection is a phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitor. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in your lungs thereby reducing the high blood pressure in the lungs. This allows your heart to work less to pump blood in your lungs.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Benzenesulfonamide Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors
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