Cardiovascular complications

During the post-marketing use of Vega Extra 120 Mg for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, adverse events such as severe cardiovascular complications (including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, sudden cardiac death, ventricular arrhythmia, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack, hypertension and hypotension) were reported, which had a temporary connection with the use of Vegah Cobra. Most of these patients, but not all of them, had risk factors for cardiovascular complications. Many of these adverse events were observed shortly after sexual activity, and some were observed after taking Vegah Extra 130 without subsequent sexual activity. It is not possible to establish a direct link between the reported adverse events and those or other factors.

Hypotension

Vega Extra 120 has a systemic vasodilating effect, leading to a transient decrease in blood PRESSURE, which is not clinically significant and does not lead to any consequences in most patients. However, before prescribing Vega Extra 120, the doctor should carefully assess the risk of possible undesirable manifestations of vasodilating action in patients with relevant diseases, especially against the background of sexual activity. Increased susceptibility to vasodilators is observed in patients with obstruction of the output tract of the left ventricle (aortic stenosis, GOCMP), as well as with the rare syndrome of multiple systemic atrophy, manifested by a severe violation of the regulation of blood PRESSURE from the autonomic nervous system.

Since the combined use of Vega Extra 120 and α-blockers can lead to symptomatic hypotension in some sensitive patients, Vega Extra 120 should be used with caution in patients taking α-blockers (see "Interaction"). To minimize the risk of postural hypotension in patients taking α-blockers, the drug Vega Extra 120 should be started only after achieving stabilization of hemodynamic parameters in these patients. It should also consider reducing the initial dose of Vega Extra 120 (see. "Dosage and administration"). The doctor should inform patients about what actions should be taken in case of symptoms of postural hypotension.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to Vega Extra 120 or any other component of the drug;

application in patients receiving constantly or intermittently nitric oxide donators, organic nitrates or nitrites in any form, as Vega Extra 120 enhances the hypotensive effect of nitrates (see "Interaction»);

the combined use of inhibitors of PDE5, including Vega Pills, called guanylate cyclase stimulants such as riociguat, because it can lead to symptomatic hypotension;

concomitant use with other agents for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (safety and efficacy of Vega Extra 120 when used together has not been studied (see. "Special instructions»);

lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, glucose-papacosma malabsorption;

severe liver failure (class C classification for child-Pugh);

simultaneous administration of ritonavir;

severe cardiovascular diseases (severe heart failure, unstable angina, stroke or myocardial infarction during the last 6 months, life-threatening arrhythmias, hypertension (BP >170/100 mm Hg). art.) or hypotension (blood PRESSURE <90/50 mm Hg.art.) (see "Special instructions»);

patients with episodes of development partizanai anterior ischemic optic neuropathies (NESN) with loss of vision in one eye;

hereditary retinitis pigmentosa (see special instructions»);

according to the registered indication is not intended for use in women;

according to the registered indication is not intended for use in children under 18 years.

With caution: anatomic deformity of the penis (angulation, cavernous fibrosis or Peyronie's disease) (see "Special instructions"); diseases of, predisposing to the development of priapism (sickle-cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, thrombocythemia) (see "Special instructions"); diseases accompanied by haemorrhage; ulcer disease of stomach and duodenum in the acute phase; liver dysfunction; severe renal insufficiency (Cl creatinine <30 ml/min); patients with an episode of partizanai development of the anterior ischemic optic neuropathies in history (see "Special instructions); simultaneous reception of blockers α-adrenergic receptors.

Use during pregnancy and breast-feeding

According to the registered indication, the drug is not intended for use in women.

Dosage and administration

Inside, can be taken with or without water. When taking the drug, you should put a tablet, dispersed in the oral cavity, on the tongue, after which it will quickly dissolve, and it can be swallowed. The tablet should be taken immediately after opening the blister. Patients who are recommended a dose of Vega Extra 120 100 mg, the second tablet of Vega Extra 120 50 mg should be taken after complete dissolution of the first tablet.

The recommended dose for most adult patients is 50 mg approximately 1 hour before sexual activity. Taking into account the effectiveness and tolerability of the dose can be increased to 100 mg or reduced to 25 mg (only tablets coated with a film, the appropriate dosage). The maximum recommended dose is 100 mg. Patients who are recommended a dose of Vegab Extra 100 mg, it is necessary to take 2 table., dispersible in the oral cavity, dosage 50 mg consecutively one after another. The maximum recommended frequency of use — 1 time per day. It should be borne in mind that the absorption of Vega Extra 120 Mg significantly slows down when used in combination with fatty foods.

Special patient groups

Renal impairment. In mild to moderate renal failure dose adjustment is not required, in severe renal failure (Creatinine CL <30 ml/min) Vega Extra 120 dose should be reduced to 25 mg.

Hepatic impairment. Since the excretion of Cobra Vega 120 Mg is disturbed in patients with liver damage (in particular, cirrhosis), the dose of Vega Extra Cobra 130 Mg should be reduced to 25 mg.

Joint application with other drugs. Joint use with ritonavir is not recommended. In any case, the maximum dose of Vega Visa under any circumstances should not exceed 25 mg, and the frequency of application — 1 time in 48 h (see "Interaction").

When combined with inhibitors of CYP3A4 isoenzyme (erythromycin, saquinavir, ketoconazole, Itraconazole), the initial dose of Vega Extra 120 should be 25 mg (see "Interaction").

To minimize the risk of postural hypotension in patients taking α-blockers, Vega Visa should be started only after achieving hemodynamic stabilization in these patients. Consideration should also be given to reducing the initial dose of Vega Extra 120 (see special instructions and Interactions).

Old age. Adjustment of the dose of Vega Extra 120 is not required.

Visual impairment

In rare cases, during post-approval use of all of the inhibitors of PDE5, including Vega Extra 120, reported NESN is a rare disease and the cause of the decrease or loss of vision. Most of these patients had risk factors, such as decreased ratios of excavation diameter to optic disc (stagnant disc), age over 50, diabetes, hypertension, CHD, hyperlipidemia, and Smoking. In an observational study evaluated whether recent use of drugs class of inhibitors PDE-5 with an acute onset NESN. The results indicate approximately a 2-fold increase in risk NESN within 5T1/2 after application of the PDE-5 inhibitor. According to published literature, the annual incidence of npins IS 2.5–11.8 cases per 100,000 men aged ≥50 years in the General population. Patients should be advised to stop Vega Extra 120 therapy in case of sudden loss of vision and consult a doctor immediately.

Persons who have already had a case NESN have an increased risk of relapse NESN. Therefore, the doctor should discuss this risk with such patients, as well as the potential chance of adverse effects of PDE-5 inhibitors. PDE-5 inhibitors, including Cobra Vega, in such patients should be used with caution and only in situations where the expected benefit outweighs the risk. In patients with episodes of development PINZN with loss of vision in one eye receiving Vegah Extra 130 is contraindicated (see "Contraindications").

A small number of patients with hereditary retinitis pigmentosa have genetically determined disorders of the PDE of the retina. Information about the safety of the drug Vega Extra in patients with retinitis pigmentosa absent, so these patients should not be used Vega Extra 120 (see "Contraindications").

Vegah Extra 120 Indication