IMPORTANT LEVITRA NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT,
NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT
OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE
THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR
EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
BEFORE USING LEVITRA.
VARDENAFIL - ORAL (Vardenafil hydrochloride trihydrate)
COMMON LEVITRA BRAND NAME(S):
Levitra
What is Levitra
Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction
sometimes known as impotence in men. Erectile
dysfunction is the inability to obtain and or
maintain a hard erect penis for sexual activity.
Levitra tablets contain the active ingredient
vardenafil (present as vardenafil hydrochloride
trihydrate) which belongs to a group of medicines
called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. These
work by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis
when you are sexually aroused. This allows blood
to flow into the penis, allowing you to get an
erection in the natural way. Levitra will only
work if you are sexually excited. It will not
increase your sex drive. Levitra is not approved
for use in women. Levitra tablets are not addictive.
How to Use Levitra
How much Levitra should I take? Your doctor or
pharmacist will tell you how much and how often
you should take Levitra. Follow the directions
given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully.
They may differ from the information contained
in the Levitra leaflet.
The Levitra dose ranges from 5 mg to 20 mg. Your
doctor will determine the correct Levitra dose
for you depending on your condition and response.
Do not take more than one dose of Levitra a day.
When do I take Levitra? Take your dose of Levitra
25 to 60 minutes before you wish to have sex.
Swallow the Levitra tablet whole with a glass
of water.
Sexual stimulation is required for a natural
response to treatment with Levitra.
Levitra can be taken with or without food.
Levitra may be taken anywhere between 15 minutes
to up to 5 hours before sexual activity. The amount
of time Levitra takes to start working varies
from person to person, but Levitra normally takes
between 25 to 60 minutes. If you are not sure
what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist about
taking Levitra. If you have trouble remembering
when to take Levitra, ask your pharmacist for
some hints.
Levitra Side Effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible
if you do not feel well while you are taking Levitra.
Levitra helps most men with erectile dysfunction,
but it may have unwanted side effects. Sometimes
they are serious, most of the time they are not.
You may need to stop taking the Levitra tablets
or have medical treatment if you get some of the
serious side effects.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following
and/or they worry you: headache, flushing, dyspepsia
(heartburn), nausea, dizziness or light-headedness,
a stuffy or runny nose, sensitivity of the eye
to sunlight, high or low blood pressure, stiffness
in muscles, pain in the joints, rash, stomach
or abdominal pain.
These are the more common side effects of Levitra.
They are usually mild and short-lived. Very rarely,
your erection may persist for longer than usual
after taking Levitra. If your erection continues
for longer than four hours, or if you have a painful
erection, you should seek medical attention.
Tell your doctor immediately, or go to the accident
and emergency department at your nearest hospital
if you notice any of the following: severe chest
pain, angina, irregular heart beats, loss of consciousness.
These are serious Levitra side effects. You may
need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.
Other Levitra side effects not listed above may
also occur in some patients. Tell your doctor
if you notice anything else that is making you
feel unwell while taking Levitra. Do not be alarmed
by this list of possible side effects. a very
small percentage of people taking Levitra experience
them.
Levitra Precautions
Things you must do before taking Levitra: Tell
all the doctors, dentists and pharmacists who
are treating you that you are taking Levitra.
If you are about to start taking any new medicines,
especially nitrates, tell your doctor or pharmacist
that you are taking Levitra. See "BEFORE
YOU TAKE Levitra" for a list of common nitrate
medications. If Levitra does not help you get
an erection, or if your erection does not last
long enough to complete sexual intercourse, tell
your doctor. In these cases, your doctor may need
to adjust your dose.
Things you must not do while taking Levitra:
Do not use the unregistered drug amyl nitrite
(sometimes called 'poppers', 'amyl' or 'rush')
while you are taking Levitra.
If you get an angina attack whilst taking Levitra,
do not take nitrate medicines to relieve the pain.
Tell your doctor immediately. Make sure that your
doctor knows you are taking Levitra.
Do not take more than one dose of Levitra a day.
If Levitra does not help you get an erection,
or if your erection does not last long enough
to complete sexual intercourse, tell your doctor.
Do not give your Levitra tablets to anyone else,
even if they have the same condition as you.
Levitra Drug Interactions
Do not take Levitra if you are using nitrate or
nitric oxide donor medicines for angina. Tell
your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any
other medicines, including those that you buy
without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket
or health food shop.
Some medicines may be affected by Levitra or
vice versa. These medicines include: ketoconazole
and itraconazole, used to treat fungal infections,
erythromycin, an antibiotic, ritonavir and indinavir
and other protease inhibitors used for the treatment
of HIV infection, alpha-blockers, medicines used
to treat an enlarged prostate (BPH) or high blood
pressure. Examples of alpha-blockers areterazosin,
tamsulosin and prazosin.
You may need to use different amounts of Levitra,
or you may need to take different medicines. Your
doctor will be able to advise you. Your doctor
or pharmacist will also have a more complete list
of medicines to be careful with or avoid while
taking Levitra.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist, if you are not
sure if you are taking any of these medicines.
Levitra Overdose
If Levitra overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of Levitra overdose may
include severe dizziness, fainting, or prolonged
erection.
Levitra Notes
Do not share Levitra with others, since they may
have a problem that is not effectively treated
by Levitra. Use of Levitra does not protect against
sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis
B, gonorrhea).
Levitra Missed Dose
Do not double up on your Levitra dose or take
more than either recommended by your physician
or by the Levitra information leaflet.
Levitra Storage
Store Levitra at room temperature between 59 and
86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light
and moisture.
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