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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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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 does not influence the sperm count. It also does not affect the ejaculation volume and viscosity.
Yes, a diabetic patient can take Uphold. Erectile dysfunction is commonly found in the diabetic patients. As per clinical studies, 40% to 70% of men with diabetes will experience some degree of erectile dysfunction during their lifetime. It has been reported that men with diabetes tend to develop erectile dysfunction much earlier than men without diabetes. Please consult your doctor before taking Uphold.
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.
Yes, you can take Uphold with antipsychotic medicine, erectile dysfunction is a common side effect associated with antipsychotics drug therapy. Please consult your doctor if you experience any medical complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, you can take Uphold if you suffering from high blood pressure. Erectile dysfunction is often found in men with high blood pressure because of the hardening of the blood vessels in the penis region. Sometimes, erectile dysfunction also indicates that a person might have high blood pressure. Although Uphold causes small but clinically insignificant fall in blood pressure levels in men with both normal and high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing dizziness or fluctuations in blood pressure after taking this medicine do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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