Vardena 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 32.00 (1 x 4: ৳ 128.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 128.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Vardenafil |
Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
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