Varnafil 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 32.00 (2 x 4: ৳ 256.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 128.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Vardenafil |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED)
Pharmacology
- Selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5)
- Enhances erectile function by increasing the amount of cGMP
- Triggers smooth muscle relaxation, allowing increased blood flow into the penis
- Requires sexual stimulation for activation
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended starting dose of 10 mg once daily
- Can be 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
- Geriatric patients may consider a starting dose of 5 mg
- No dose adjustment required in patients with renal impairment
- Patients with moderate hepatic impairment should consider a starting dose of 5 mg, maximum dose should not exceed 10 mg
- Contradicted in patients with severe hepatic impairment
Interaction
- Potentiates the blood pressure lowering effect of antihypertensive agents
- Caution 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
- Administration with nitrates or nitric oxide donors
- Hypersensitivity to Vardenafil or any ingredients of the 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
- Vardenafil generally should not be used in men for whom sexual activity is not recommended due to underlying cardiovascular status
Overdose Effects
- Single 120 mg dose caused blurred vision and back pain
- Single doses up to 80 mg and multiple doses up to 40 mg administered once daily over 4 weeks did not show serious adverse effects
- 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