It works by relaxing muscles in the walls of blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation to facilitate an erection.
High-fat meals can delay absorption and reduce peak concentrations by 18% to 50%. Grapefruit juice should be avoided as it can interact with the medication.
Available as standard film-coated tablets (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg) and as a 10 mg orodispersible (dissolvable) tablet. Usage and Dosage
Levitra, with the active ingredient , is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). While the brand-name Levitra has been discontinued in several markets for commercial reasons, its generic counterpart, vardenafil , remains widely available. Drug Overview Classification: Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor.
Should be taken roughly 25 to 60 minutes before sexual activity. Duration: The effects typically last for up to 5 hours . Frequency: Recommended maximum frequency is once daily .
In various clinical trials, Levitra has shown significant improvements over placebo: Levitra | European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Men aged 65 and older should consider a starting dose of 5 mg due to higher plasma concentrations in this age group. Clinical Efficacy
