Revatio: Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Revatio is a prescription medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs to allow blood to flow more easily.
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Available by prescription at pharmacies
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Revatio FAQ


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What is Revatio used for?

Revatio is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). With PAH, the blood pressure in your lungs is too high. Your heart has to work hard to pump blood into your lungs. Revatio improves the ability to exercise and can slow down worsening changes in your physical condition.

How does Revatio reduce blood pressure in the lungs?

Revatio brings down blood pressure in the lungs by widening the blood vessels in the lungs. Revatio is used to treat adults and children and adolescents from 1 to 17 years old with high blood pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).

What is the difference between Revatio and sildenafil?

Revatio relaxes muscles of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Revatio is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women. Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men.

What is sildenafil (Revatio) used for?

Sildenafil (Revatio) is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in children and adults. It improves your ability to exercise and can help prevent PAH from getting worse. What is Sildenafil (Revatio)?

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