Valenty 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (1 x 4: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 240.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Vardenafil |
Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5)
- Activation of nitric oxide release in the corpus cavernosum
- Enhancement of erectile function through increased cGMP
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended starting dose of 10 mg once daily
- Dosage may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects
- Maximum recommended dosing frequency of once per day
- Can be taken with or without food
- Consideration of lower starting dose for geriatric patients (>65 years)
- No dose adjustment required for renal impaired patients
- Lower starting dose recommended for patients with moderate hepatic impairment
- Contraindicated for patients with severe hepatic impairment
Interaction
- Potential potentiation of blood pressure lowering effect of antihypertensive agents
- Caution when co-administered with vasodilators including alpha blockers
- No potentiation of hypotensive effect of alcohol
- Reduction of Valenty excretion by CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, indinavir, ritonavir, erythromycin)
Contraindications
- Contraindicated with nitrates and nitric oxide donors
- Contraindicated for patients with hypersensitivity to Vardenafil or any of the product's ingredients
Side Effects
- Headache
- Flushing
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Indigestion
- Upset stomach
- Dizziness
- Back pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not indicated for women
Precautions & Warnings
- Consideration of cardiovascular status of patients
- Caution regarding cardiac risk associated with sexual activity
- Avoidance in men for whom sexual activity is not recommended due to underlying cardiovascular status
Overdose Effects
- Maximum human data available for a single dose is 120 mg
- Reported effects of blurred vision and back pain from overdose
- No serious adverse effects observed with single doses up to 80 mg or multiple doses up to 40 mg administered once daily over 4 weeks
- Necessity of immediate medical contact in case of overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Drug for Erectile Dysfunction
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children