Drug Uses
Levitra is an oral therapy for the treatment of
erectile dysfunction.
How Taken
Levitra comes as a tablet to take it orally. It
should be taken, as needed about 1 hour before sexual activity. Some form of
sexual stimulation is needed for an erection to occur with Levitra. Levitra
should not be taken more than once a day. Levitra can be taken with or without
food.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Levitra, tell your doctor if you
currently have or have ever had a heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats,
angina (chest pain), or congestive heart failure; high or low blood pressure;
if you have a personal or family history of a rare heart condition known as
prolongation of the QT interval (long QT syndrome); liver problems or kidney
problems; have ever had blood problems, including sickle cell anemia, multiple
myeloma, or leukemia; have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; have a
stomach ulcer; a family history of degenerative eye disease (e.g., retinitis
pigmentosa); or if you have a physical deformity of the penis such as
Peyronie's disease. You may not be able to take Levitra, or you may require a
dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the
conditions listed above. Although women do not indicate Levitra for use, it is
in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that Levitra is not expected to be
harmful to an unborn baby. Women should not take Levitra. It is not known
whether Levitra passes into breast milk. If you are over 65 years of age, you
may be more likely to experience side effects from Levitra. Your doctor may
prescribe a lower dose of the medication.
Missed Dose
Levitra is used as needed, so you are not likely to
miss a dose.
Possible
Side Effects
The most common side effects with Levitra are:
-Headaches
-Flushing
-Stuffy or runny nose
Levitra may uncommonly cause: an erection that will
not go away (priapism). If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours,
get medical help right away. Priapism must be treated as soon as possible or
lasting damage can happen to your penis including the inability to have
erections. Vision changes, such as seeing a blue tinge to objects or having
difficulty telling the difference between the colors blue and green. These are
not all the side effects of Levitra. For more information, ask your doctor or
pharmacist.
Storage
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to
15-30°C (59-86°F). Keep Levitra and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is
suspected. Symptoms of a Levitra overdose are not known, but are likely to
include chest pain, back pain, dizziness, an irregular heartbeat, abnormal
vision, and swelling of the ankles or legs.
More Information
Do not take Levitra if you:
-Take any form of medication known as
"nitrates" (Type of medicine used to relieve chest pain that can
occur as a result of heart disease). Taking Levitra in combination with
nitrates may result in serious side effects.
-Take medicines called "alpha-blockers"
(sometimes prescribed for prostate problems or high blood pressure). Taking
Levitra with alpha-blockers may drop your blood pressure to an unsafe level.
-Your doctor determines that sexual activity poses
a health risk for you.
You have a known sensitivity or allergy to any
component of Levitra. The use of Levitra offers no protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. Counseling of patients about protective measures
necessary to guard against sexually transmitted diseases, including the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), should be considered.
Disclaimer
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