Levitra 20 mg

Levitra is a popular drug that is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction, also known as Impotence. This medication never cures erectile dysfunction, but it can help you to enjoy a healthy sexual relationship.

Vardenafil belongs to a group of drugs. It works to slow the action of certain enzymes in your body called phosphodiesterases. Levitra 20 mg works by blocking the PDE5 enzyme, which increases blood flow. By slowing these enzymes down, this medication helps men achieve and maintain an erection when sexually excited.

The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Levitra Identifier:

To avoid confusion and mistakes, keep all medications in their original bottles or packets with labeling and instructions attached to them. On the pills or tablets the numbers, letters, or other text that you see on a pill are its “imprint code,” a feature that helps you identify it. The FDA requires most OTC and prescription drug tablets and capsules to have an imprint.

If you do not find a match, contact your healthcare provider or the doctor.

• Levitra 5 mg tablets are orange film-coated round tablets marked with a BAYER cross on one side and “5” on the other side.
• Levitra 10 mg tablets are orange film-coated round tablets with pill Imprints: BAYER BAYER 10 mg,  BAYER cross on one side, and “10” on the other side.
• Levitra 20 mg tablets are orange film-coated round tablets. It is marked with a BAYER cross on one side and “20” on the other side.
• Levitra 40 mg tablets are orange film-coated round tablets. It is marked with a BAYER cross on one side and “40” on the other side.
• Levitra 60 mg tablets are orange film-coated round tablets. It is marked with a BAYER cross on one side and “60” on the other side.

It is not all pack sizes that are marketed.

Ingredients Of Levitra:

An active ingredient is any component of a drug product intended to directly affect the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals. So, the active ingredient of Levitra 20 mg has 20 mg of vardenafil per tablet

Inactive ingredients of Levitra 20 mg are: Colloidal anhydrous silica, Crospovidone, Hypromellose, Iron oxide red (CI 77491-E172), Iron oxide yellow (CI 77492-E172)

Macrogol 400, Magnesium stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Titanium dioxide (CI 77891-E171)

This medicine does not contain lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine, or any other azo dyes.

How Long Does Levitra 20 mg Take To Work?

The active ingredient of Levitra is responsible for relaxing smooth muscle tissues. It affects the walls of blood vessels throughout the body, including the penis. Vardenafil has to increase blood flow to the penis and helps men achieve a stronger erection. It enables a longer-lasting erection if you are sexually aroused. The effects of this medication can last for up to 5 hours.

Levitra 20 mg Is Used For: 

This drug is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). It is known as impotence in adult males, which is the inability to maintain a hard erect penis sufficient for sexual activity. This medication contains the active ingredient vardenafil which works by relaxing the blood vessels in the penis when you are sexually aroused. It allows blood to flow into the penis, allowing you to get an erection.

Levitra will only work if you are sexually aroused. It will not increase your sex drive.

Levitra is also sometimes used “off-label” to treat other medical conditions, including

• Reynaud’s phenomenon is a medical condition where your blood vessels tighten (constrict), decreasing blood flow.
• Pulmonary arterial hypertension is where the blood flow in your lungs is at a higher pressure than normal.

But this medication should not be used without a prescription.

Dosage Instructions For Levitra 20 mg:

The doctor has decided on the dosage of Levitra which depend on the severity of your ED symptoms, response to treatment, and whether you are taking any other medications. Levitra tablets come in different doses but mainly it has referred for the initial period to two dosages: 10 mg and 20 mg.

For the majority of patient’s use of first-time, Levitra 10 mg will be the prescribed amount. But the dose may increase according to the patient’s requirement. If the patient is over the age of 65 and is taking any other medication, he may be prescribed a starting dose of 5 mg or less.

How To Use Levitra 20 mg Pill:

Levitra 20 mg Pill is taken orally with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food and for the best results. You should swallow the prescribed dose of the tablet one hour before you want to engage in sexual activity.

After taking this medication you should never go outside, because it may dangerous to your health.

You should avoid eating or drinking anything that contains grapefruit with Levitra 20 mg. This fruit drastically decreases your ability to process Levitra and reduces the quality of the medication.

Take only one tablet of the prescribed dose every 24 hours. For full details, see the package leaflet.

Possible Levitra 20 mg Side Effects:

The most common side effects of Levitra 20 mg are mild; others are more serious but less common.

Levitra 20 mg is a trusted medicine but just like regular medicines, it may result in minor side effects:

• Nosebleed
• Sleeplessness
• Diarrhea
• Nasal congestion
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Bloody and cloudy urine
• Sensitivity to light
• Deafness (Rare)
• Prolonged and painful erection
• Painful urination

Side Effect Details: 

Here’s some detail on certain side effects this drug may cause such as follows:

Allergic reaction: 

Like other drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Levitra 20 mg. The allergic reactions included a serious rash and skin conditions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a life-threatening rash that causes painful blisters).

Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include skin rash, itchiness, and flushing.

A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible, the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include: swelling under your skin, typically in your eyelids, lips, hands, or feet swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throat.

Trouble breathing: 

Call your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing after taking Levitra 20 mg.

Headache:

Headache is a common side effect that may occur with Levitra 20 mg. You should inform your doctor about your headache.

If you have headaches that are bothersome you should stop using them and talk with your doctor. They may be able to recommend ways to help ease this side effect.

Changes in blood pressure:

Changes in blood pressure are a possible side effect of taking Levitra 20 mg. Low or high blood pressure occurs most often while taking Levitra 20 mg.

A decrease in blood pressure may be more likely if you’re taking Levitra 20 mg along with other medications that can also lower blood pressure.

Symptoms of low blood pressure can include dizziness, blurry vision, and fainting.

• If you have any of these symptoms while taking Levitra 20 mg, tell your doctor right away.
• In rare cases, Levitra 20 mg may also increase your blood pressure.

If you have any symptoms of high blood pressure, such as headaches or chest pain, tell your doctor right away.

Back pain:

Back pain is a common side effect of Levitra 20 mg. Depending on the physical condition it is being treated for back pain. Usually, back pain occurs between 12 and 24 hours after taking Levitra 20 mg. Usually, back pain goes away within 2 days of taking your dose. While taking Levitra 20 mg, if back pain will stay long or bothersome to you or doesn’t go away, talk with your doctor. Your doctor may do more testing to see what’s causing your back pain.

Heartburn:

Heartburn is a common side effect of Levitra 20 mg. If you have heartburn that’s bothersome to you while taking Levitra 20 mg, talk with your doctor. The doctor may treat this side effect.

Prolonged erection: 

It’s possible to get a prolonged erection that lasts more than 4 hours while taking Levitra 20 mg. This side effect can lead to priapism, which is a painful erection lasting longer than 4 hours. You should inform your doctor because it is considered an emergency, it can cause permanent damage to your penis, such as being unable to have erections at all.

Loss of vision:

It is a very rare symptom, Levitra 20 mg may cause a loss of vision in either one eye or both eyes. tell your doctor right away if you have any changes in vision, such as decreased vision or loss of vision after taking this drug.

Drug & Disease Interactions:

Interaction between two or more drugs is called a drug interaction. Taking a drug while having certain medical conditions can also cause a drug interaction. If you will take any medication without consulting the doctor it may harm your body. Such medicines are as such:

Drug Interaction: 

When medication works right, it boosts to feel better health. But a drug may bring on problems if it doesn’t mix well into your body, like another medication. Such medications are as suh:

• Amlodipine
• Carbamazepine
• Clarithromycin
• Dexamethasone
• Imatinib
• Mesylate
• Ketoconazole
• Atazanavir
• Nitroglycerin
• Isoniazid
• Terazosin
• ACE inhibitors
• Atenolol
• Tamsulosin
• Warfarin
• Adderall
• Ativan
• Celexa
• Klonopin
• Evekeo
• Luvox
• Celexa
• Prozac
• Strattera
• Valium
• Lunesta
• Restoril
• Sonata
• Codeine
• Dilaudid
• Gabapentin
• Methadone
• Norco
• Opana ER
• Oxycodone
• Roxycodone
• Methadone
• Percocet
• Tramadol
• Vicodin
• Hydrocodone
• Lortab
• Opana ER

Go immediately to the doctor if you feel uneasy before taking both medications.

Disease Interactions: 

Drug-disease interactions (DDSIs) are situations where it is used to treat a disease that causes the worsening of another disease in a patient. In these circumstances, drugs should be avoided when you have any diseases. Such as Cardiovascular disease, Kidney disease, Retina related diseases, and Liver issues.

Alternative ED treatments:

Alternative medicine is medical treatments that are used instead of traditional therapies. Some men find counseling helpful as a means of exploring and treating psychological causes for ED.

If Levitra 20 mg does not work for you, contact your doctor so that he will discuss your treatment options.

• Stendra
• Cialis
• Viagra
• Kamagra

Things To Remember:

Read all the suggestions that are written on the prescription before taking the medication. It helps to have lots of information when deciding whether to take any medication. Such as:

• If you are taking Levitra 20 mg, you should not take drink alcohol
• Citrus fruits like grapefruit shouldn’t eat with this pill because they may make it take longer for the medicine to get into the bloodstream
• Driving any vehicle is restricted because it could make you feel dizzy or give you a headache, which could cause an accident
• The drug is not recommended for women and children.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.