Uphold is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Uphold also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Uphold depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Uphold can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Uphold are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Uphold has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Uphold related warnings talks about Uphold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Uphold is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Uphold are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Uphold have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Uphold is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Uphold is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Uphold is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Uphold safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Uphold will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Uphold safe during breastfeeding?
Uphold may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Uphold on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Uphold on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Uphold on the Liver?
Uphold is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Uphold on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Uphold on the heart have been reported.
Uphold should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Uphold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Uphold habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Uphold.
Interaction between Food and Uphold
Some foods when eaten with Uphold can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Uphold
Taking alcohol with Uphold can be dangerous.
Uphold has been under trial and is found to be safe in men up to 85 years old. It has not been monitored in men younger than 18 years. It is not indicated in the pediatric age group.
Uphold treat erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to achieve an erection sufficient for sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction can have a number of different physical or emotional causes, it is recommended to address the underlying cause of erectile dysfunction before taking Uphold. Apart from erectile dysfunction, this drug is also used to treat pulmonary hypertension and enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH)
No, Uphold does not cause cancer, Clinical trial was performed on in vivo (animal) model and there were no carcinogenic (cancerous) changes found in animals.
No, Uphold does not cause priapism. Priapism is a prolonged or persistent erection that lasts for more than 4 hours and is often very painful. Clinical trial suggests that no episodes of priapism was found in any studies with this drug. Uphold does not cause an erection without sexual stimulation. It is not like a penile injection or intraurethral therapy. Its mechanism of action is totally different. However, if you experience any unpleasant effects after consuming this medicine. Please do not hesitate to consult your doctor immediately.
Clinical trials have not been performed on adolescents. Hence it is not recommended for adolescents.
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