About
Levitra
Also
further information available from : http://bayerus.com/
(Glaxo & Bayer)
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product.
All information set out below, is provided by the manufacturers.
Levitra is a new oral treatment for erectile dysfunction
(impotence) available in the UK. This factsheet provides
basic information on Levitra.
What is Levitra?
Levitra
(vardenafil) belongs to a group of medicines called PDE5
inhibitors. It is a round shaped orange tablet with strengths
of 5mg, 10mg or 20mg. It is an oral tablet, which is swallowed.
It is not an aphrodisiac and does not increase sexual desire.
For Levitra to be effective, sexual stimulation is required.
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How does Levitra work?
Levitra
works by helping to relax the blood vessels in the penis,
allowing blood to flow into the penis causing an erection.
Levitra will not give a man an erection spontaneously, it
will only help a man to get an erection if he is sexually
stimulated.
How do you take Levitra?
Levitra
is available in three strengths 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. The
initial dose is selected by the doctor who will assess the
most appropriate dose for each patient based on a consultation.
Levitra
normally works within 25-60 minutes, although some men will
achieve an erection within 15 minutes. Within a 5 hour period
after taking the tablet an erection should occur in response
to sexual stimulation.
The
action of Levitra is not generally affected by eating before
taking the treatment (except where the meal has a fat content
of 57% or greater) or by drinking alcohol, so men can eat
or drink as they would normally before taking Levitra.
It
is recommended that only one dose of Levitra is taken in
a 24 hour period.
What side effects may be associated with Levitra?
The
manufacturers have tested the drug in over 3,750 men in
worldwide clinical trials. When taken at the recommended
dose, side effects are mild and transient. The most common
side effects are headache and facial flushing.
Who cannot take Levitra?
Patients
who are taking any medicines containing nitrates. These
are commonly prescribed for the relief of angina (chest
pain). Levitra, in combination with nitrates, can lower
blood pressure significantly leading to untoward effects.
Patients should inform their doctor if they are taking any
of these medicines or should ask if they are uncertain.
Patients
with the following:
- Known
hypersensitivity to any component of the drug Levitra
- Men
with cardiac disease of a severity where sex is inadvisable
- Recent
stroke, heart attack or low blood pressure
- Unstable
angina or angina occurring during sexual intercourse
- Aged
over 75 years and taking ritonavir, indinavir, ketoconazole
or itraconazole (oral form)
Levitra
should not be taken with other erectile dysfunction treatments.
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What conditions may prevent a man using Levitra?
Levitra
should be used with caution in patients with:
- An
abnormally formed penis
- Diseases
that might result in prolonged erections e.g. Sickle cell
anaemia, multiple myeloma, or leukaemia
- A
history of postural hypotension
- Severe
kidney or liver disease
Can women take Levitra?
Levitra
should not be taken by women as it is not licensed and its
safety in women has not been tested.
What happens if I increase the dose?
An
increase in dose should always occur under close medical
supervision. Clinical trials have shown that increasing
the dose beyond the maximum recommended dose of 20mg simply
increases the side effects and not the efficacy.
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Can I drive while taking Levitra?
As
dizziness has been reported in clinical trials of Levitra,
patients should be aware of how they react to the drug before
they drive.
Will it work for everyone?
If
Levitra does not help you to get an erection, or your erection
does not last long enough for you to complete your chosen
sexual activity you should tell your doctor, who will be
able to advise you as to whether a dose increase is necessary
to reach the desired effect.
Your
doctor can also advise you on other possible treatment options.
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