Recurrent haemoptysis following sildenafil administration.
Sildenafil is widely used in the treatment of male erectile disorder and is generally well-tolerated. Its adverse effects are reported to be mild and include flushing, headache, dyspepsia and visual disturbances. We document a case of recurrent haemoptysis observed soon after self administration of sildenafil in a 38-year-old male with no other causative factors. The episodes of haemoptysis stopped following stoppage of sildenafil.
Dixit
Ramakant
R
Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, J.L.N. Medical College, Ajmer, India.
Jakhmola
Pawan
P
Sharma
Sidharth
S
Arya
Manoj
M
Parmej
A R
AR
D000328:Adult; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010879:Piperazines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011687:Purines / Q000009:adverse effects; D012008:Recurrence; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate; D013450:Sulfones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010879:Piperazines; D011687:Purines; D013450:Sulfones; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D000068677:Sildenafil Citrate