Vardena 10 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 32.00 (1 x 4: ৳ 128.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 128.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Vardenafil
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED)

Pharmacology

  • Selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5)
  • Initiates penile erection by relaxing smooth muscle in the corpus cavernosum
  • Increases blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation

Dosage & Administration

  • Recommended starting dose: 10 mg once daily taken orally approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity
  • Dose may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg or decreased to 5 mg based on efficacy and side effects
  • Maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Starting dose of 5 mg should be considered in patients >65 years of age
  • No dose adjustment required in patients with renal impairment
  • In patients with moderate hepatic impairment, a starting dose of 5 mg is recommended and the maximum dose should not exceed 10 mg. Not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment

Interaction

  • Potentiates the blood pressure lowering effect of antihypertensive agents
  • Caution should be taken when co-administered with other vasodilators including alpha blockers
  • Does not potentiate the hypotensive effect of alcohol
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors may reduce excretion from body

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated with nitrates and nitric oxide donors
  • Contraindicated for patients who have shown hypersensitivity to Vardenafil or any of the ingredients of this product

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Stuffy or runny nose
  • Indigestion
  • Upset stomach
  • Dizziness
  • Back pain

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not indicated for women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Physicians should consider the cardiovascular status of their patients before use
  • Should generally not be used in men for whom sexual activity is not recommended because of their underlying cardiovascular status

Overdose Effects

  • The maximum dose for which human data are available is a single 120 mg
  • Common effects of overdose include blurred vision and back pain
  • In cases of overdose, contact a doctor immediately

Therapeutic Class

  • Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature and protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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