Valif
Vardenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It needs sexual arousal to work, as it relaxes penile blood vessels.
- Category
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Active ingredient
- Vardenafil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Valif vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Valif details
- Condition
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Alternative names
- vardenafil
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; indigestion
- Moderate side effects
- nasal congestion; dizziness; visual changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Ajanta Pharma
- Onset Time
- 30–45 minutes
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Nitrates; Alpha Blockers; Ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not for female use. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Contraindications
organic nitrates use; severe hepatic impairment; severe unstable cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
priapism, requires immediate medical attention; sudden vision loss, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Vardenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It needs sexual arousal to work, as it relaxes penile blood vessels.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits PDE5, preventing the degradation of cGMP to relax pelvic smooth muscle and facilitate penile erection.