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I am taking sildenafil which addresses the Nitric Oxide pathway. Someone told me that I should not be administered pain relief gases such as Entonox because the two combined could result in a sharp drop in blood pressure. Is this true? Would it be wise to have a medical alert bracelet (or similar) to ensure that this does not happen in any emergency situation?????
Thanks for that. I am thinking of having a medical bracelet done stating that I have PAH and am on Sildenafil!
Maybe if we suffered from regular high blood pressure then I would be concerned. I try to remember that a lot of medical professionals are not familiar with the condition that I am diagnosed with. I do believe that our diagnoses by doctor or specialist would mention any concerns.
Hi Ann, I had a special cardiac ct scan last week & was questioned if I was taking Viagra. During the scan, they administer Nitroglycerine - and I was told that Nitroglycerine & Soldenafil - the two combined could result in a sharp drop in blood pressure. The nurse cautioned me to tell my family. If ambulance was ever called for emergency due to heart issue, they would need to know that I am taking Soldenafil. (This is the first I heard about this --- but I did not read all the drug paperwork like I should have.)
While the provided context does not specifically mention the interaction between sildenafil and pain relief gases like Entonox, it does highlight some important considerations:
1. Sildenafil and Heart Risks
- Sildenafil (Viagra) has been shown to potentially worsen clinical outcomes in patients with certain heart Show Full Answer
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