What is Levitra?
levitra australia (vardenafil) belongs to a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. Vardenafil relaxes muscles found in the walls of blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.
Levitra works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. This increased blood flow can cause an erection.
Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men.
Levitra does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire. This medicine does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Levitra if you are allergic to vardenafil, or if you take other medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat (Adempas).
Do not take Levitra if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems, including nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite (“poppers”). Taking vardenafil with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
To make sure Levitra is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart disease, heart rhythm problems;
- a heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure;
- long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);
- high or low blood pressure;
- seizure (convulsions);
- a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
- a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
- a stomach ulcer;
- hearing or vision problems, vision loss;
How should I use Levitra?levitra australia
Take Levitra exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Levitra can be taken with or without food.
Staxyn (vardenafil disintegrating tablets) should not be used in place of Levitra (vardenafil regular tablets). Avoid medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor prescribes.
Levitra is taken only when needed, about 60 minutes before sexual activity. The medicine can help achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs. An erection will not occur just by taking a pill.
Call 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.
If you receive medical care for heart problems, tell your caregivers when you last took Levitra.
This medicine does not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
