Levitra 20 mg

Brand	Generic
Active Ingredient	Vardenafil
Starts In	30 Minutes To 1 Hour
Last Long	5 Hours
Type	Erectile Dysfunction

How It Works

Levitra 20 mg is a PDE 5 inhibitor that works by increasing the blood flow to the penis. It relaxes the muscles present in the walls of the blood vessels. The problem of ED causes constriction in the arteries resulting in improper flow of blood. This happens due to the attack of an enzyme known as PDE 5 that destroys cGMP, a molecule that controls the dilation and contraction of blood vessels. Levitra 20 mg stops the action of PDE 5 and does not let it destroy cGMP. This allows more and more blood flow to the penis. Thus, a pressure is created in the penis. This leads to an erection.

Uses

Levitra 20 mg is prescribed for the treatment of the following disorders:

1. Erectile Dysfunction (ED) – also known as impotence, it makes a man unable to achieve or sustain an erection while having sexual intercourse.

Dosage

A dose of Levitra 20 mg is prescribed as a regular dose for men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED). It has to be taken once in 24 hours for the best results. Levitra starts showing effects within 30 minutes of consumption and lasts for 5 hours. When there is sexual stimulation, men with erectile dysfunction can then expect a satisfying time with their partner.

Missed Dosage: This medicine is taken as and when needed. Therefore, the chances of missing a dose are very less.

Overdose: An overdose of the drug can lead to serious side-effects. If such a case arises, seek medical attention immediately.

Important Advisory

Before you take Levitra 20 mg, tell your doctor:

1. If you are allergic to Levitra or certain medications.
2. If you take nitrates for chest pain.
3. If you have a history of stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.
4. If you suffer from diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, etc.
5. If you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia.
6. If you suffer from problems such as sickle cell anemia, or leukemia.
7. If you have a physical deformity of the penis or Peyronie’s.
8. If you have an eye-related disorder such as retinitis pigmentosa.

Side Effects

Some common side-effects of Levitra 20 mg include:

1. Nausea
2. Flushing
3. Vomiting
4. Dizziness
5. Headaches
6. Blurred vision
7. Runny or Stuffy Nose
8. Sensitiveness to light

In some rare cases, side-effects such as Priapism (a prolonged erection of more than 4 hours) and NAION (sudden vision loss in one or both eyes) can occur. If any of these problems persist for long, contact your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

If you take any herbal, OTC, recreational, or any other form of drugs, let your doctor know about them. Certain medications are known to affect the way Levitra 20 mg works.

1. Amlodipine
2. Antibiotics such as clarithromycin and erythromycin
3. Carbamazepine
4. Dexamethasone
5. Oral antifungals such as itraconazole and ketoconazole
6. HIV Protease inhibitors such as indinavir and ritonavir
7. Nitroglycerin
8. Beta-blockers such as atenolol
9. Efavirenz
10. Other medicines for ED

Interaction with alcohol

Alcohol is known to increase the chances of experiencing side-effects. Avoid consuming alcohol along with this medicine.

Storage Instructions

1. Keep the medicine away from heat, moisture, and light.
2. Retain the original packaging of the medicine.
3. Keep it away from the reach of children.
4. Do not use the medicine past the expiration date.