This
FAQ is for information only, and has
been compiled from a number of sources
to give an overview of the use and
effects of Levitra Orodispersible.
It is not a definitive guide to the
effects or implications of use of
Levitra Orodispersible, nor is it
intended replace the advice of qualified
healthcare professionals. If you have
any concerns about the use of Levitra
Orodispersible or any possible side-effects,
consult your healthcare provider.
For more details please read the standard
Levitra information.
What
is Levitra Orodispersible?
Levitra Orodispersible is a completely
different formulation to standard
forms of Levitra which enables it
to be effective considerably faster
than the regular tablets. It dissolves
in the mouth and takes around 20 minutes
to work. Like livitra it contains
(vardenafil) which belongs to a group
of medicines called PDE5 inhibitors.
The makers of the product (Bayer)
promoted the ‘easy to use’
aspect of their new erectile dysfunction
tablets and also highlighted that
they would work faster than the regular
tablets. Also this will be the first
time that an erectile dysfunction
drug like Levitra had been presented
as an orodispersible tablet.
Who cannot take Levitra?
Patients
who are taking any medicines containing
nitrates. These are commonly prescribed
for the relief of angina (chest pain).
Levitra, in combination with nitrates,
can lower blood pressure significantly
leading to untoward effects. Patients
should inform their doctor if they
are taking any of these medicines
or should ask if they are uncertain.
Patients
with the following:
- Known
hypersensitivity to any component
of the drug Levitra
- Men
with cardiac disease of a severity
where sex is inadvisable
- Recent
stroke, heart attack or low blood
pressure
- Unstable
angina or angina occurring during
sexual intercourse
- Aged
over 75 years and taking ritonavir,
indinavir, ketoconazole or itraconazole
(oral form)
Levitra
should not be taken with other erectile
dysfunction treatments.
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