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Levitra - Vardenafil - Oral Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Levitra.
- Levitra
- var-DEN-ah-fil
Possible Side Effects
- Headache, flushing, nasal stuffiness, stomach upset, heartburn, runny nose, dizziness, or nausea may occur.
- Vision changes such as increased sensitivity to light, blurred vision, or impaired blue/green color discrimination may also occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.
Levitra Miscellaneous Notes
- Do not share this medication with others, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug, or they may have a condition that is complicated by this drug.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include back pain, muscle pain, abnormal vision.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- See also How To Use section for drug-food interactions.
- This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious (possibly fatal) interactions may occur.
Usage Instructions
- This drug is taken by mouth as needed, one hour before sexual activity with or without food; or use as directed by your doctor.
- Do not take more often than once daily as needed.
- A high fat meal may decrease the amount of drug that is absorbed.
- Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while you are being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to therapy, and other medications you may be taking (see also Drug Interactions section).
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Read the patient information leaflet provided by your pharmacist.
Read Before Using Levitra (precautions)
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.
Medicinal Applications
- Vardenafil is used to treat male sexual function problems (impotence or erectile dysfunction).
- It blocks a certain enzyme (phosphodiesterase-PDE5).
- In combination with sexual stimulation, vardenafil works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection.
- This drug is not indicated for use in women.
- Use of this drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (for example, HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis).
- Use "safe sex" practices (for example, latex condoms).
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Levitra Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.