Deta-M5 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors. Deta-M5 Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Sometimes, Deta-M5 Tablet is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Deta-M5 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis; this allows the blood to flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, it helps to treat erectile dysfunction. Deta-M5 Tablet relaxes the bladder and prostate muscles, thereby reducing enlarged prostate symptoms such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate. Deta-M5 Tablet used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the blood vessels in the chest. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

FAQs

How does Deta-M5 Tablet help to treat erectile dysfunction?

Deta-M5 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis, thereby allows the blood flow into the penis when the person is sexually excited.

Is Deta-M5 Tablet used to treat BPH?

Deta-M5 Tablet relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate, thereby reduces the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate such as difficulty in urination and urgent need to urinate.

Is Deta-M5 Tablet used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

In some cases, Deta-M5 Tablet is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) by relaxing the chest's blood vessels. Thereby, increasing the blood supply to the lungs and decreasing the workload of the heart.

Is it safe to take Deta-M5 Tablet with nitrates?

No, do not take Deta-M5 Tablet with nitrates. Taking Deta-M5 Tablet with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. You are advised not to take Deta-M5 Tablet if you are taking nitrates or have a history of heart attack/stroke.

Can I take blood pressure-lowering medicines with Deta-M5 Tablet?

No, Deta-M5 Tablet should not be taken along with blood-pressure-lowering medicines. Deta-M5 Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels; this causes a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, if Deta-M5 Tablet is taken with blood pressure lowering medicines, it could lead to a lowering of blood pressure.