Vardenafil Drug Interactions
Because sexual activity may place a strain on your heart, your
doctor will need to check whether you are fit enough to use
Vardenafil. Do not take Vardenafil if you are being treated for
angina (chest pain) or other heart conditions with certain medicines
called nitrates. Nitrate medicines include glyceryl trinitrate (also
called nitroglycerine). These medicines can be sold under
tradenames:
- Anginine tablets
- Glytrin Spray
- Minitran patches
- Nitrocor patches
- Nitro-Dur patches
- Nitroderm TTS patches
- Nitrolingual pump spray
- Rectogesic ointment
- Transiderm-Nitro patches
Other nitrate medicines include sodium nitroprusside,
isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate. Isosorbide
mononitrate tablets can be sold under tradenames:
- Corangin
- Duride
- Imdur Durules
- Imtrate SR
- ISMO 20
- Isomonit
- Monodur
Isosorbide dinitrate tablets can be sold under tradenames:
There may be other tradenames not listed here. Do not take
Vardenafil if you are using the unapproved drug amyl nitrite (ie.
poppers, amyl, rush), alpha-blockers (ie. Terazosin, Tamsulosin, and
Prazosin) which are used to treat enlarged prostates or high blood
pressure, and/or with other erectile dysfunction treatments. Levitra
is not to be used if you have an allergy to vardenafil or other
phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, or any of the ingredients in
Vardenafil tablets listed at the end of this leaflet. Some of the
symptoms of an allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching, or
difficulty breathing. Women, children, and growing adolescents
should never use Levitra. Do not take your Levitra tablets after the
expiry date printed on the pack and/or if the Levitra package is
ripped or shows signs of tampering. The expiry date is marked on the
strip of tablets as well as on the label of the carton. For example,
11 05 refers to the eleventh month of 2005.
Vardenafil Medical Notes
Vardenafil should not be taken if you are taking nitrates or nitric
oxide donors (these medications are used to treat angina or chest
pain). It is also contraindicated in men whom sex is inadvisable and
men older than 75 years old who concomitantly use potent CYP 3A4
inhibitors (such as ritonavir, indinavir, ketoconazole and
itraconazole). The safety of Levitra has not been studied in these
subgroups and should not take Levitra until further studies are
available: severe hepatic (liver system) impairment , endstage renal
disease requiring dialysis, hypotension, recent history of stroke or
heart attack, unstable angina, and known hereditary retinal
degenerative disorders. Although no specific information about
Lipitor overdose is available, any medication taken in excess can
have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of Vardenafil,
seek medical attention.
Missed Dosages
Not applicable.
Lev
Vardenafil Storage
Store Vardenafil at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F
(15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from
moisture.