Details for: JAMP-SILDENAFIL
Company: JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
| DIN | DIN name | Active Ingredient(s) | Strength | Dosage Form | Route of Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02405660 | JAMP-SILDENAFIL | SILDENAFIL (SILDENAFIL CITRATE) | 25.0 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
| 02405679 | JAMP-SILDENAFIL | SILDENAFIL (SILDENAFIL CITRATE) | 50.0 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
| 02405687 | JAMP-SILDENAFIL | SILDENAFIL (SILDENAFIL CITRATE) | 100.0 MG | TABLET | ORAL |
Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
Jamp-SILDENAFIL are a treatment for erectile dysfunction in male adults. This is when a man cannot achieve or maintain a hard, erected penis for satisfactory sexual activity.
It is important to note that Jamp-SILDENAFIL works only with sexual stimulation. Jamp-SILDENAFIL alone do not increase your sex drive.
What it does
Sildenafil Citrate belongs to a class of medicine called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Following sexual stimulation, sildenafil citrate works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis by allowing blood to flow into your penis. This results in improved erectile function.
When it should not be used
- If you are taking any medicines containing
nitrates in any form (oral, sublingual [under the
tongue], skin patch, or by inhalation [spray]).
Although sildenafil citrate is used occasionally,
nitrates must never be used. Nitrates are found in
many prescription medicines that are used in the
treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to
heart disease), such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide
mononitrate, or isosorbide dinitrate. If you do not
understand what nitrates are, or are unsure about
whether a medication you are taking is a “nitrate”,
ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take Jamp-SILDENAFIL with nitratecontaining medicines or any other nitrates (e.g., amyl nitrite “poppers”), your blood pressure could suddenly drop to a lifethreatening level. You could get dizzy, faint, or even have a heart attack or stroke. - If you have ever had an allergic reaction to
sildenafil citrate or the nonmedicinal ingredients
in Jamp-SILDENAFIL.
- Jamp-SILDENAFIL is not to be used in men for whom sexual activity is inadvisable.
What the medicinal ingredient is
Sildenafil citrate.
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
Croscarmellose sodium, calcium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, cellulose microcrystalline, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, triacetin, FD&C Blue #2.
What dosage form it comes in
Jamp-SILDENAFIL - 25 mg tablets (sildenafil citrate equivalent to 25 mg of sildenafil per tablet) are available as blue coloured, oval shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, plain on one side and debossed with ‘B9’ on the other side.
Jamp-SILDENAFIL - 50 mg tablets (sildenafil citrate equivalent to 50 mg of sildenafil per tablet) are available as blue coloured, oval shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, plain on one side and debossed with ‘C1’ on the other side.
Jamp-SILDENAFIL - 100 mg tablets (sildenafil citrate equivalent to 100 mg of sildenafil per tablet) are available as blue coloured, oval shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, plain on one side and debossed with ‘436’ on the other side.
Warnings and precautions
This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and you should not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
BEFORE you use Jamp-SILDENAFIL talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you
- have heart problems (irregular heart beats, angina, chest pain, or had a heart attack). If you have heart problems, ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough to handle the extra strain of having sex. If you have chest pain, dizziness or nausea during sex, stop exerting yourself. You should not use nitrates but you should seek immediate medical assistance.
- are 65 years of age or over
- have had a stroke
- have low blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- have liver or kidney problems
- have sickle cell anemia (abnormality of the red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) or leukaemia (cancer of the white blood cells)
- are allergic to sildenafil or any of the other ingredients of Sildenafil Citrate tablets
- have a deformed penis or Peyronie’s disease
- have ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours
- have stomach ulcers or other bleeding problems.
- have a rare inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa
- Ever had temporary, decrease, or permanent loss of vision, including a condition called Non- Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). The specific type of vision decrease or loss, called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), seems to occur rarely when blood flow to the optic nerve is reduced or blocked. Vision decrease or loss may be partial or complete, in one or very occasionally both eyes. While in some cases the condition may improve over time, it can also be irreversible. Rare cases of central serous chorioretinopathy (serous detachment of the macula layers of the retina) have been reported.
- Rare but serious skin reactions of Stevens- Johnson’s Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) have been reported during the post-marketing period.
Jamp-SILDENAFIL is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age and in women.
Jamp-SILDENAFIL does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STD), including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Alcohol consumption may decrease the ability to get an erection.
Patients should know how to react to the drug before operating a motor vehicle or any machinery.
operating a motor vehicle or any machinery. If you are taking Jamp-SILDENAFIL and experience temporary, decrease, or permanent loss of vision, stop taking Jamp-SILDENAFIL and call your doctor.
In case of chest pain occurring during or after sexual activity you should not use nitrates but you should seek immediate medical assistance.
Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been reported in a few number of postmarketing and clinical trial cases with the use of PDE5 inhibitors, including sildenafil citrate. It has not been established whether these are related directly to the use of these medications or to other factors. If you experience these symptoms, stop taking Jamp-SILDENAFIL and call your doctor.
Interactions with this medication
You should tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications that you are taking. Jamp- SILDENAFIL may interfere with some drugs. Only take Jamp-SILDENAFIL with other drugs if recommended by your doctor.
Drugs that may interact with Jamp-SILDENAFIL include
- any drugs that contain nitrates in any form (oral, sublingual [under the tongue], skin patch or by inhalation [spray]). Nitrates are found in many prescriptions that are used to treat angina pectoris (chest pain due to heart disease). You should not take Jamp-SILDENAFIL if you are taking these drugs.
- alpha-blockers (drugs used to treat prostate problems or high blood pressure)
- ketoconazole or itraconazole (drugs used to treat fungal infections)
- erythromycin (a drug used to treat bacterial infections)
- ritonavir, saquinavir or other drugs for the treatment of HIV
- cimetidine (a drug generally used to treat duodenal or gastric problems)
Grapefruit juice may increase the levels of sildenafil in your blood.
Proper use of this medication
Usual Dose
Your doctor can determine the dose that works best for you. Always take Jamp-SILDENAFIL as prescribed by your doctor. You should speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. A dose above 100 mg per day is not recommended.
Swallow the tablet whole, with some water.
You should not take more than one dose of Jamp- SILDENAFIL per day. If you have serious liver or kidney problems or you are 65 years of age or over, your doctor may start you at the lowest dose (25 mg) of Jamp-SILDENAFIL.
How to optimize your use of Jamp-SILDENAFIL:
You should take Jamp-SILDENAFIL approximately
30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity. You can
engage in sexual activity within 30 minutes of taking
the tablet and for up to 4 hours. The amount of time
it takes to have an effect varies slightly from person
to person. Remember, sexual stimulation is required
for Jamp-SILDENAFIL to work.
You should avoid excessive drinking of alcohol, since alcohol can temporarily impair the ability to get an erection.
You should avoid excessive drinking of alcohol, since alcohol can temporarily impair the ability to get an erection.
Jamp-SILDENAFIL can be taken with or without food. However, you may find that it takes longer for Jamp-SILDENAFIL to work if you take it with a high-fat meal.
Jamp-SILDENAFIL may not work the first time or every time. If Jamp-SILDENAFIL did not work for you on one occasion, try again on another day. You will learn how well Jamp-SILDENAFIL works for you through your personal experience. The first few times may be charged with emotion or anxiety. If after a few separate attempts, you do not get the results you expect, talk to your doctor.
Overdose
You should not take more than one dose Jamp- SILDENAFIL per day. If you have taken more Jamp- SILDENAFIL than you should, contact your doctor or a poison control centre immediately.
Side effects and what to do about them
As with most drugs, sildenafil citrate can cause some side effects. These effects are usually mild to moderate in nature and do not last for a long time.
The most common side effects are headache and facial flushing. Less commonly reported side effects are indigestion, dizziness, stuffy nose, effects on vision (including colour tinge, increased brightness of light and blurred vision), seizure, seizure recurrence, sudden decrease or loss of hearing and transient global amnesia (temporary memory loss).
In extremely rare instances, a man may have an erection that lasts many hours. You should call a doctor immediately if you ever have an erection that lasts more than 4 hours.
Reports of sudden loss of vision have occurred rarely with the use of oral erectile dysfunction medications (PDE5 inhibitors). It has not been established whether these are related directly to the use of these medications or to other factors. There may be an increased risk to patients who have already experienced a condition called Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). You should stop taking Jamp-SILDENAFIL and consult your doctor if you experience a decrease in, or loss of, vision in one or both eyes.
Reports of serious skin reactions characterized by rash, blisters, peeling skin and pain, which require immediate medical attention, have also occurred rarely. You should stop taking Jamp-SILDENAFIL and consult your doctor if you experience such reactions.
If you notice any side effects not mentioned above, or any of the above-mentioned side effects persist or become bothersome, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist only if severe | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist in all cases | Stop taking drug and seek immediate emergency medical attention |
|---|---|---|---|
| headache | ✔ | ||
| facial flushing | ✔ | ||
| indigestion | ✔ | ✔ | |
| dizziness | ✔ | ||
| stuffy nose | ✔ | ||
| effects on vision* | ✔ | ||
| allergic reaction+ | ✔ | ||
| prolonged erection | ✔ | ||
| serious skin reactions characterized by rash, blisters, peeling skin and pains | ✔ |
+ An allergic reaction can be a rash, itching, a swollen face, swollen lips or shortness of breath. If this ever happens to you, discontinue Sildenafil Citrate tablets and notify your doctor or pharmacist
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while takings Jamp- SILDENAFIL contact your doctor or pharmacist
How to store
- Store at controlled room temperature between 15°C to 30°C.
- Do not take Jamp-SILDENAFIL after the expiry date shown on the package.
- Always keep Jamp-SILDENAFIL out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:
- Report online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and:
- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789, or
- Mail to:
Canada Vigilance Program
Health Canada
Postal Locator 0701E
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Postage paid labels, Canada Vigilance Reporting Form and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines are available on the MedEffectTM Canada Web site at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/medeffect.
NOTE: Should you require information related to the management of side effects, contact your health professional. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals can be obtained by contacting Jamp Pharma Corporation, at 1-866-399- 9091.
This leaflet was prepared by Jamp Pharma Corporation.
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
1380-203 Newton
Boucherville, Québec
J4B 5H2
Date of preparation: April 24, 2013