Generic name: vardenafil [ var-DEN-a-fil ]
Brand names: Levitra, Staxyn
Dosage forms: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (10 mg)
Drug class:Impotence agents
What is vardenafil?
Vardenafil relaxes muscles of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.
Vardenafil is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Vardenafil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with vardenafil. Tell your doctor about all your medicines, especially riociguat (Adempas).
Do not take vardenafil 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 vardenafil and get emergency medical help if you have sudden vision loss.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use vardenafil if you are allergic to it, or if you take other medicines to...
