Duralast
We are talking about medication in the form of tablet that is specifically designed to treat males for sexual dysfunction also known as premature ejaculation. The tablet is made by the manufacturers, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in tablet quantity of 30mg that is available for sale in market with composition of Dapoxetine.
It is considered as an antidepressant drug or short acting selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that one can take just before going to bed or as advised by the doctor because it mainly causes drowsiness and sedation.
How to take this and age limit?
The medication works for men aged between 18 and 64 years. It dosage is prescribed by the doctor you may consult and one should not opt for this medicine who are not diagnosed with premature ejaculation. The initial dose is considered to be 30mg for a day. Once you started the treatment then it lasts for 4 to 6 months after which one has to stop the intake. There are also some reasons that may alter the intake of medication that includes allergy, heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, bipolar disorder, kidney and liver disease, loss of consciousness, Thioridazine, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and SSRIs.
What are its key highlights?
When it effects: - The medicine starts its effect within 1-3 hours of administration.
The duration it lasts: - It works best for duration of 1-2 hours.
Is it well going with alcohol: - No, it should not be taken with alcohol as the medicine raise the risk of severe adverse effects like drowsiness, impaired thinking, dizziness and loss of consciousness.
Does it cause a habit: - No. It is not habit forming.
Is it recommendable for women: - No, women are not recommended for its usage at all.
Does it cause side effects?
Yes, the tablet has a list of major or minor side effects that are listed below;
Nervousness and confusion
Diarrhea
Sleeplessness
Dizziness
Headache
Blurred vision
Decreased libido
Ringing of the ears
Fast heart beat
Increase in blood pressure
Tiredness
Dry mouth
What are the interactions for the tablet?
Sometimes we go for more than one medicine or mix it with certain foods or drinks that risk our life with drug interaction. One who is on this medication should keep check on interaction with below salts or tablets;
Rimarex 300mg Capsule
LINOWIN 2mg injection
GLI 2mg Tablet
CYBLEX 40mg tablet
Clarithromycin
Aprepitant
Amprenavir
Erythromycin
Fluoxetine
Ketoconazole
Selegiline
Fosamprenavir
Diltiazem
Fluconazole
Do we have its substitute?
Yes, we do have the substitute in market. They are available under the name; Dapox 30mg tablet, Dapolast 30mg tablet, Justinex 30mg tablet, Xydap 30mg tablet and Sustinex 30 mg tablet.
