Staxyn
Active ingredient: Vardenafil
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About this medicine
What it is used for
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets are a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. ( 1 )
How it is taken
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets are taken as needed: For most patients, the starting dose is 10 mg, up to once daily. Increase to 20 mg or decrease to 5 mg based on efficacy/tolerability. ( 2.1 ) A starting dose of 5 mg vardenafil hydrochloride tablets should be considered in patients ≥ 65 years of age. ( 2.3 ) Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets are taken orally, approximately 60 minutes before sexual activity. ( 2.1 ) The maximum recommended dosing frequency is one tablet per day. ( 2.1 ) Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets may be taken with or without food. ( 2.2 ) If taking strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4, the dose of vardenafil hydrochloride tablets should be adjusted as follows ( 2.4 , 5.2 , 7.2 ): Ritonavir: No more than 2.5 mg in a 72-hour period Cobicistat: No more than 2.5 mg in a 72-hour period Indinavir, saquinavir, atazanavir, ketoconazole 400 mg daily, itraconazole 400 mg daily, clarithromycin: No more than 2.5 mg in a 24-hour period Ketoconazole 200 mg daily, itraconazole 200 mg daily, erythromycin: No more than 5 mg in a 24-hour period. In patients on stable alpha-blocker therapy the recommended starting dose of vardenafil hydrochlorid
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS The evaluation of erectile dysfunction should include a medical assessment, a determination of potential underlying causes and the identification of appropriate treatment. Before prescribing vardenafil hydrochloride tablets, it is important to note the following: Cardiovascular Effects : Patients should not use vardenafil hydrochloride tablets if sex is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status. ( 5.1 ) Risk of Priapism : In the event that an erection lasts more than 4 hours, the patient should seek immediate medical assistance. ( 5.3 ) Effects on the Eye: Patients should stop use of vardenafil hydrochloride tablets, and seek medical attention in the event of sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Vardenafil hydrochloride tablets should be used with caution, and only when the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks, in patients with a history of NAION. Patients with a "crowded" optic disc may also be at an increased risk of NAION. ( 5.4 , 6.2 ) Sudden Hearing Loss : Patients should stop vardenafil hydrochloride tablets and seek medical attention in the event of sudden dec
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