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EspañolVardenafil Hcl overview
BRAND NAMES:
Levitra, Staxyn
Generic Names:
Vardenafil Hcl
Uses:
Treats erectile dysfunction.
Therapeutic Classes:
Erectile Dysfunction Agent
Forms:
Tablet, Dissolving Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Vardenafil Hcl come in
Tablet
Dissolving Tablet
What are common Vardenafil Hcl doses?
Tablet 2.5MG
Tablet 5MG
Tablet 10MG
Tablet 20MG
Box 4 Tablets Disintegrating
Common Vardenafil Hcl prescriptions
Vardenafil HCl
10mg tabletVardenafil HCl
2.5mg tabletVardenafil HCl
20mg tabletVardenafil HCl
5mg tabletVardenafil HCl
10mg tablet disintegrating
How to take Vardenafil Hcl
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Take this medicine about 60 minutes before you have sex. Do not take it more than once per day. Always allow at least 24 hours between doses.
Disintegrating tablet: Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take the tablet. Make sure your hands are dry and peel back the foil to remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it melt. Do not take the medicine with liquid. Do not break, crush, or chew it.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take this medicine about 60 minutes before you have sex. Do not take it more than once per day. Always allow at least 24 hours between doses.
Disintegrating tablet: Do not open the blister pack until you are ready to take the tablet. Make sure your hands are dry and peel back the foil to remove the tablet. Do not push the tablet through the foil. Place the tablet on your tongue and let it melt. Do not take the medicine with liquid. Do not break, crush, or chew it.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Vardenafil Hcl contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to vardenafil.
Vardenafil Hcl warnings
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, angina, high or low blood pressure, heart failure, vision or eye problems, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), or a history of stroke or heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have sickle cell anemia, leukemia, multiple myeloma, phenylketonuria (PKU), or fructose intolerance.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressure (especially if taken with other medicines that lower blood pressure)Painful or prolonged erectionVision or hearing problemsHeart problems
This medicine will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV or AIDS).
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Painful erection or an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours
Sudden vision loss, changes in vision or in how you see colors (especially blue or green)
Sudden hearing loss, ringing in your ears, dizziness
Vardenafil Hcl interactions
Do not use this medicine if you also use riociguat or a nitrate medicine.
Some foods and medicines can affect how vardenafil works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Atazanavir, clarithromycin, erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir, saquinavirMedicine for heart rhythm problems (including amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)Medicine to treat high blood pressure or prostate problems (including alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, silodosin, tamsulosin, terazosin)
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Vardenafil Hcl side effects
Serious Side Effects
Painful erection or an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain that may spread to your jaw or arm, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Sudden vision loss, changes in vision or in how you see colors (especially blue or green)
Lightheadedness, fainting
Sudden hearing loss, ringing in your ears, dizziness
Less Serious Side Effects
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Headache
Stuffy or runny nose