Levitra
Intended to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties.
Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 60mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Vilitra; Valif; Filitra
- Therapeutic class
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
PDE5 Inhibitor
- Precautions and warnings
monitor heart rate; avoid alcohol; report sudden vision changes
- Minor side effects
headache; flushing
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; rhinitis; dyspepsia
- Serious side effects
priapism — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Intended to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Bayer
- Onset Time
25–60 minutes
- Duration
4–5 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
Nitrates; Alpha-blockers
- Age restrictions
Not for patients under 18.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Not indicated for use in women.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to vardenafil; concurrent use of nitrates; severe hepatic impairment
Mechanism of action
Vardenafil is a potent, selective inhibitor of the PDE5 enzyme, facilitating muscle relaxation and increased blood flow in response to sexual stimuli.
Levitra
Intended to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Vardenafil
- Listed indication(s): Erectile Dysfunction
Usually available as
- 90 tablets - 10 mg345-10-mg-5630
- 60 tablets - 20 mg345-20-mg-5053
- 60 tablets - 40 mg345-40-mg-5891