Vilitra
Vardenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It is more potent milligram for milligram than sildenafil.
- Category
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Active ingredient
- Vardenafil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 60mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Vilitra vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Vilitra details
- Condition
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Alternative names
- vardenafil
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- organic nitrates; severe hepatic impairment; concurrent strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dyspepsia
- Moderate side effects
- nasal congestion; dizziness; back pain
- Serious side effects
- priapism, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Centurion Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 30–60 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.
Patient summary
Vardenafil tablets for erectile dysfunction. It is more potent milligram for milligram than sildenafil.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits PDE5 to stabilise local cyclic GMP, facilitating smooth muscle relaxation and cavernous blood inflow.