Vardenafil
General English name: Vardenafil
Brand: Levitra
Application: Erectile dysfunction in men
Medicinal forms of vardenafil
Vardenafil Medication Information for Erectile Dysfunction
Amount and method of taking vardenafil for erectile dysfunction
Contraindications to the use of vardenafil for erectile dysfunction
Impact of Vardenafil on driving and working with machines
Vardenafil drug interactions for erectile dysfunction
Special warnings and precautions while taking Vardenafil
Side effects of vardenafil
Common side effects of vardenafil
Overdose of vardenafil (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of Vardenafil
Medicinal forms of vardenafil
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Vardenafil Medication Information for Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (impotence) means that an erection does not occur or is not maintained. There are several causes for erectile dysfunction, the most common of which is narrowing of the blood vessels in the penis. Vardenafil is a vasodilator, which means that by dilating blood vessels, it works to improve blood flow, thereby increasing blood flow to the penis.
Vardenafil works by blocking the action of a chemical in the body called phosphodiesterase type 5. As a result, the blood vessels dilate and after sexual arousal, blood flow to the penis improves and an erection occurs. You can get this medicine by prescription.
Amount and method of taking vardenafil for erectile dysfunction
Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with Vardenafil. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
Take Vardenafil exactly as your doctor advised.
There are three different doses of 5, 10 and 20 mg of vardenafil tablets that your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose for you depending on your condition. A dose of 10 mg is the usual dose given at the beginning of treatment.
You should take one Vardenafil tablet at least 25-60 minutes before sex (the drug is effective up to 4-5 hours after taking the pill).
Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.
If you are taking Vardenafil for erectile dysfunction: Take one pill daily at a specific time of day.
You can take Vardenafil tablets with water before or after meals.
Contraindications to the use of vardenafil for erectile dysfunction
Note the expiration date of Vardenafil and do not take it if it has expired.
Never give the medicine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this medication, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Do not take this medicine if you are taking other medicines to treat erectile dysfunction.
Impact of Vardenafil on driving and working with machines
This medicine makes you drowsy and confused, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Vardenafil drug interactions for erectile dysfunction
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Drug that may interact with vardenafil: riociguat.
If you are taking alpha blockers (such as doxazosin, tamsulosin) to treat an enlarged prostate or high blood pressure, your blood pressure may be too low, which can lead to dizziness or fainting. Your doctor may start treatment with a lower dose of vardenafil to minimize the risk of developing low blood pressure.
Drugs that can affect the removal of vardenafil from the body and how it works include: Azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), cobicistat, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin), clarithromycin (clarithromycin) ), HIV protease inhibitors (such as fos amprenavir, ritonavir), hepatitis C virus protease inhibitors (such as boceprevir, telaprevir, nefazodone, rifampin).
In addition to vardenafil, many medications, including amiodarone, quinidine, sotalol, etc., may affect heart rhythm (QT prolongation).
Vardenafil should not be used with any other medicine containing Vardenafil or other similar medicines to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension (such as tadalafil and sildenafil).
Special warnings and precautions while taking Vardenafil
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking vardenafil:
- If you have any disease, injury or deformity of the penis.
- If you have cardiovascular disease or an irregular heartbeat.
- If you have an eye disease that has caused you to lose your sight.
- If you have bleeding or stomach ulcers.
- If you have high or low blood pressure or angina.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you have a history of stroke or heart attack.
- If you have sickle cell disease.
- If you have bone marrow cancer or leukemia.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of vardenafil
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Common side effects of vardenafil
Headache: If your headache persists, see your doctor.
Rare side effects of vardenafil
Indigestion, hot flashes (redness), nasal congestion: These side effects should go away soon.
Drowsiness, dizziness, vision problems: Avoid driving or operating the machine until you return to normal.
Important Note: See your doctor right away if you have an erection that lasts more than four hours, or if you experience chest pain or sudden loss of vision or hearing.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to the use of vardenafil.
Overdose of vardenafil (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as back pain, muscle aches, blurred vision, shortness of breath or fainting (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of Vardenafil
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.