Generic name:vardenafil [ var-DEN-a-fil ]
Brand names: Levitra, Staxyn
Drug class:Impotence agents
What is Staxyn?
Staxyn relaxes muscles found in the walls of blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.
Staxyn orally disintegrating tablets are used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Staxyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Taking Staxyn with certain other medicines can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure. Do not take vardenafil if you also take riociguat (Adempas) or a nitrate drug such as nitroglycerin.
Do not use Staxyn if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, and some recreational drugs such as "poppers". Taking vardenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis.
Stop using Staxyn and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.
During sexual activity, if you become dizzy or nauseated, or have pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw, stop and call your doctor right away. You could be having a serious side effect.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Staxyn if you are allergic to vardenafil, or if you take other medicines to treat
