Levitra

Intended to address erectile dysfunction to alleviate performance difficulties.

Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 60mg

Medicine details

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