Levitra (Vardenafil)
.: Indications and Usage:
Levitra (Vardenafil) pills relaxes muscles within the penis. Blood increases and flows into the penis which is necessary to achieve and maintain an erection. Vardenafil is used to treat impotence. Levitra (Vardenafil) may also be used for other purposes.
.: Important Information:
Some patients have lost eyesight in one eye after taking vardenafil. This type of vision loss is called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). NAION causes a sudden loss of eyesight because blood flow is blocked to the optic nerve. It is not clear at this time if Levitra (Vardenafil) pills causes NAION. NAION also happens in patients who do not take this medicine. People who have a higher chance for NAION include those who: have heart disease;
are over fifty years old; have diabetes; have high blood pressure; have high cholesterol; smoke; or
have certain eye problems.
Stop using vardenafil if you have any eye problems and seek medical help right away.
Do not take vardenafil if you are taking any of the following medicines:
> Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate, Imdur, ISMO, Monoket and others;
> A recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or
> An alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax), and others.
Taking levitra with any of these medications you may havee very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erection that lasts more than 4 hours. A sustained erection can be harmful for the penis.
Stay away from further sexual activity and notify your doctor it you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity.
Do not take vardenafil more than one time a day. In some cases, use of vardenafil may be restricted to once every seventy hours (three days). Follow your doctor's instructions.
.: Contraindications:
Some patients have lost eyesight in one eye after taking vardenafil. This type of vision loss is called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). NAION causes a sudden loss of eyesight because blood flow is blocked to the optic nerve. It is not clear at this time if vardenafil causes NAION. NAION also happens in patients who do not take this medicine.
People who have a higher chance for NAION include those who:
have heart disease;
are over fifty years old; have diabetes; have high blood pressure; have high cholesterol; smoke; or
have certain eye problems.
Stop using vardenafil if you have any eye problems and seek medical help right away.
Do not take vardenafil if you are taking any of the following medicines:
> Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate, Imdur, ISMO, Monoket and others;
> A recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or
> An alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax), and others.
Taking Levitra (Vardenafil) pills with any of these medications may cause very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack. Before taking vardenafil, 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.
Levitra should not be taken by women. It is unknown whether vardenafil passes into breast milk. If you are over sixty years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Levitra. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medication.
You may not be able to take vardenafil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the problems listed above. Although vardenafil is not indicated for use by women, it is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that vardenafil is not expected to do harm to an unborn baby.
.: Dosage and Administration:
Take vardenafil exactly as prescript by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Levitra can be taken either with or without food. Take Levitra when you need it. Generally, it is taken about an hour before sex. The medication can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill. Follow your doctor's instructions. Levitra (Vardenafil) pills should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor.
Do not take Levitra (Vardenafil) more than once a day. In some cases, use of vardenafil may be restricted to once every seventy hours (three days. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention for any erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. A sustained erection can damage the penis. Follow your doctor's instructions. If you develop dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw) during sexual activity, stay away from further sexual activity and notify your doctor.
.: Possible Side Effects:
If you have any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Levitra and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
1. An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
2. Chest pain or an irregular heartbeats;
3. Prolonged or severe dizziness; fainting; a prolonged (lasting longer than four hours) or painful erection;
4. Swelling of the ankles or legs; shortness of breath;
5. Closing of the throat;
6. Swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
7. Dizziness, nausea, or angina (pain, tightness, discomfort, numbness, or tingling in the chest, arms, neck, or jaw); or back pain.
Some other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Do not stop to take vardenafil and talk to your doctor if you experience; flushing; mild dizziness; headache; nasal congestion; stomach upset; sensitivity of the eyes to light; or temporary blue tint in vision or other vision abnormalities. Some other side effects may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems strange or that is especially bothersome.
.: Miss a Dose:
Vardenafil is used when you need it, so you are not likely to miss a dose.
.: Overdosage:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a vardenafil overdose are unknown, but are likely to include chest pain, back pain, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, abnormal vision, and swelling of the ankles or legs.
.: Drug Interaction:
Do not take vardenafil if you are taking any of the following medicines:
> Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Minitran, Deponit, Transderm-Nitro, Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate, Imdur, ISMO, Monoke and others;
> A recreational drug such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"); or
> An alpha blocker such as doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel (Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax), and others.
Taking vardenafil with any of these medications may lead to very low blood pressure, possibly resulting in dizziness, fainting, stroke, or heart attack Before taking levitra, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: any other drug used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others); the antibiotic drug erythromycin (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, others); an antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); a medication used to treat irregular heartbeats such as quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex, Quin-Release), procainamide (Procan SR, Procanbid, Pronestyl), amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), or sotalol (Betapace, Sorine); or the HIV medications indinavir (Crixivan) or ritonavir (Norvir).
You may not be able to take levitra, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with vardenafil or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
.: Warnings/Precautions:
You should not take any other drug used to treat impotence, such as alprostadil (Caverject, Muse, Edex) or yohimbine (Yocon, Yodoxin, others), without first talking to your doctor. Vardenafil should be taken without grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Vardenafil can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice, and the interaction may have dangerous effects. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor.
Do not use Levitra (Vardenafil) if:
> You are allergic to any ingredient in Levitra;
> You are taking or using nitroglycerin (eg, tablet, patch, ointment), nitrates (eg, isosorbide), or certain antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, quinidine);
> You have had a heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening irregular heartbeat within the past 6 months;
> You have certain eye problems (eg, retina diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa), uncontrolled chest pain, uncontrolled high blood pressure, low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat (eg, congenital QT prolongation), severe heart failure, severe liver problems, or end-stage kidney disease that requires dialysis.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
.: Storage Levitra (Vardenafil):
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
.:More Information:
This medsine is available with a prescription under the brand name Levitra. Other brand or generic formulations may also be boought. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
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