Levitra
Drug Information
Typical Brand Name: Levitra
Generic Name: Vardenafi
LEVITRA is a drug that treats male erectile dysfunction. The
pill is to be taken only when you wish to have sex.
Levitra is able to help men who suffer from erectile
dysfunction achieve and maintain an erection when aroused
either physically or visually. This applies equally
to those who suffer from erectile dysfunction infrequently.
Levitra is not for women and should only be taken by
men with a prescription.
Levitra Drug Information
Uses:
Levitra is an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile
dysfunction.
How
to take this medication:
Levitra comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It should
be taken as needed about 1 hour before sexual activity.
Some form of sexual stimulation is needed for an erection
to occur with Levitra. Levitra should not be taken more
than once a day. Levitra can be taken with or without
food.
Possible
side effects:
The most common side effects with Levitra are: -Headaches
-Flushing -Stuffy or runny nose Levitra may uncommonly
cause: An erection that will not go away (priapism).
If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours,
get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated
as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to
your penis including the inability to have erections.
Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects
or having difficulty telling the difference between
the colors blue and green. These are not all the side
effects of Levitra. For more information, ask your doctor
or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor if you currently
have or have ever had a heart attack, stroke, irregular
heartbeats, angina (chest pain), or congestive heart
failure; have high or low blood pressure; have a personal
or family history of a rare heart condition known as
prolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome);
have liver problems; have kidney problems; have ever
had blood problems, including sickle cell anemia, multiple
myeloma, or leukemia; have a bleeding or blood clotting
disorder; have a stomach ulcer; a family history of
degenerative eye disease (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa);
or have a physical deformity of the penis such as Peyronie's
disease. You may not be able to take Levitra, or you
may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring
during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed
above. Although Levitra is not indicated for use by
women, it is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means
that Levitra is not expected to be harmful to an unborn
baby. Levitra should not be taken by women. It is not
known whether Levitra passes into breast milk. Levitra
should not be taken by women. If you are over 65 years
of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects
from Levitra. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose
of the medication.
Drug
interactions:
To avoid Levitra drug interactions, tell your doctor
about all medications and nonprescription products you
take. Make sure to include erythromycin, cimetidine,
mibefradil, nitroprusside (any "nitric oxide donor"
medicines), nitrate medications (e.g., nitroglycerin,
isosorbide dinitrate), azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole,
ketoconazole), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), or high
blood pressure medicines.
Notes:
Do not take Levitra if you: -Take any form of medication
known as "nitrates" (type of medicine used
to relieve chest pain that can occur as a result of
heart disease). Taking Levitra in combination with nitrates
may result in serious side effects. -Take medicines
called "alpha-blockers" (sometimes prescribed
for prostate problems or high blood pressure). Taking
Levitra with alpha-blockers may drop your blood pressure
to an unsafe level. -Your doctor determines that sexual
activity poses a health risk for you. You have a known
sensitivity or allergy to any component of Levitra.
The use of Levitra offers no protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. Counseling of patients about protective
measures necessary to guard against sexually transmitted
diseases, including the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV), should be considered.
Missed
Dosage:
Levitra is used as needed, so you are not likely to
miss a dose.
Storage:
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to
15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep Levitra and all medicines
out of the reach of children.
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