Drug Name

Dapoxetine

Drug Uses

Dapoxetine is a new drug that has gained most of the people's interest and it is used as a treatment for premature ejaculation. The generic name for the drug is dapoxetine hydrochloride. It is useful for men as a treatment for their inability to sustain ejaculation and is suffering from premature ejaculation. It is one of a unique drug of its kind which regulates the ejaculation process in males. Premature ejaculation means the biological problem due to which a man ejaculates sooner than his actual carvings. It is a common male dysfunction for many men that need to be treated as soon as possible.

How to use

Take Dapoxetine orally for 2-8 hours before intercourse. The maximum activity of dapoxetine observed four hours after ingestion.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Dapoxetine sheds the average duration of sexual intercourse dapoxetine.
Dapoxetine is from the class of SSRIs class. SSRI means selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Missed Dose

You use this medication when you require it therefore you cannot miss a dose. However, you should use prescribed dose of this medication because double doses can lead to major side effects.

Storage

This medication should be stored at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. You should keep this medication at a safe place so that your children cannot reach there.

Warnings/Precautions

Contraindications to the drug dapoxetine:

Hypersensitivity to dapoxetine, liver failure, severe mental illness and suicidal mood, chronic renal failure, simultaneous use of MAO inhibitors (in the last two weeks). Diabetes, epilepsy and epileptic syndrome (also in history), compensated renal insufficiency, Parkinson's disease, cachexia.

Possible Side Effects

Side effects of dapoxetine (usually with regular long-term use):

Nervous system: dizziness, drowsiness or insomnia, lethargy, fatigue, tremor, agitation, fatigue, anxiety, suicidal tendencies, mania or hypomania. Digestive system: anorexia, dry mouth or hypersalivation and diarrhea. Allergic reactions: skin rash, urticaria. Overdose. Symptoms: The state of excitement, nausea, vomiting, cramps. Treatment: the appointment of activated charcoal, gastric lavage, symptomatic therapy, in convulsions - anxiolytic drugs (tranquilizers).

More Information

Dapoxetine was first used for the treatment of depression. It was labeled for the treatment of premature ejaculation later. It is recommended not to take Dapoxetine for the treatment of depression. Male premature ejaculation patients get benefited using Dapoxetine.