Levitra Tablets / Film-coated
Vardenafil
20mg
BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AG
| Pack size | 4's Blister |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | GERMANY |
| Agent | AL ITTIHAD DRUG STORE |
| Retail Price | 194.50 AED |
Indications
Levitra Tablets / Film-coated is used for:
Erectile dysfunction
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Known prolongation of QT interval (congenital or acquired); men for whom sexual intercourse is inadvisable due to CV risk factors; hypotension (systolic <90 mm Hg); hypertension (systolic >170 mm Hg or diastolic >110 mm Hg); recent stroke or MI (within last 6 mth); unstable angina; severe heart failure; end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis; severe hepatic impairment; known degenerative retinal disorders e.g. retinitis pigmentosa. Women, child.
Precautions
Anatomical deformation of the penis; predisposition to priapism e.g. sickle cell anaemia, multiple myeloma, or leukaemia; bleeding disorders or active peptic ulceration; left ventricular outflow obstruction; elderly (? 65 yr).
Discontinue and seek medical advice if there is sudden vision loss or decreased vision in one or both eyes or tinnitus, dizziness or sudden loss or decrease in hearing, while taking vardenafil. May cause dizziness or abnormal vision so avoid driving or operating machinery until effects of vardenafil is known. Seek immediate medical advice if erection last > 4 hr.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Unknown whether drug is distributed into breast milk; indicated for males
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Vardenafil :
Dyspepsia, vomiting, headache, flushing, dizziness, visual disturbances, colour vision changes, raised intra-ocular pressure, nasal congestion, hypersensitivity reactions, nausea, photosensitivity reactions, hypotension, hypertension, priapism, palpitations, myalgia, increased creatinine kinase, sudden decrease or loss of hearing, tinnitus.
Mechanism of Action
Vardenafil is a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor. It manages erectile dysfunction by increasing the amounts of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP).
Note
Levitra 20mg Tablets / Film-coated manufactured by BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AG. Its generic name is Vardenafil. Levitra is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Levitra Tablets / Film-coated is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.