Levitra Professional

intended to manage erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties for patients.

Strengths: 20mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Levitra

Therapeutic class

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor

Pharmacological class

PDE5 Inhibitor

Minor side effects

headache; flushing; rhinitis

Moderate side effects

dizziness; dyspepsia; nausea

Dosage forms

Film-coated tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Bayer

Onset Time

25–60 minutes

Duration

4–5 hours

Storage instructions

Store in the original blister package in a dry location.

Drug interactions

nitrates; alpha-blockers; protease inhibitors; ketoconazole

Age restrictions

Restricted to adults over 18 years.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not applicable.

Contraindications

concurrent use of nitrates; hypersensitivity to vardenafil; severe hepatic impairment; end-stage renal disease; recent history of stroke or myocardial infarction

Precautions and warnings

monitor for sudden vision loss; sudden hearing loss risk; seek care for prolonged erections

Serious side effects

priapism — requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

intended to manage erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties for patients.

Mechanism of action

Vardenafil is a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). By inhibiting PDE5, it increases cGMP levels in the corpus cavernosum, facilitating smooth muscle relaxation and increased blood flow during sexual stimulation.

Levitra Professional

intended to manage erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties for patients.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Vardenafil
  • Listed indication(s): Erectile Dysfunction

Available option

  • 30 tablets - 20 mg753-20-mg-5635