Description

Uses

Valif (Vardenafil) acts in the same way as Viagra, by blocking an enzyme called phosphodiesterase-5, or PDE-5. This helps the smooth muscles in the penis to relax, which effectively increases blood flow. Valif will not give a man an erection spontaneously, it will only help a man to get an erection if he is sexually stimulated.

Dosage and Administration

Take as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe the right dosage for you. Valif usually works within 25-60 minutes, although some men will achieve an erection within 15 minutes. Within a 5 hour period after taking the tablet an erection should occur in response to sexual stimulation.

Side effects

The most commonly reported side effects were headache, flushing, dyspepsia (indigestion), and nasal congestion.

Precautions

Patients who are currently taking medicines containing nitrates should not take Valif. As with patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, 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, indanvir, ketoconazole or itraconazole (oral form). Valif should not be taken with other erectile dysfunction treatments. Valif should be used with caution in patients with an abnormally formed penis, diseases that might result in prolonged erections such as sickle cell anaemia, multiple myeloma, or leukaemia. Use with caution if you have a history or postural hypotension, or severe kidney or liver disease. Be aware of how this drug affects you before operating machinery or driving a vehicle.

Warnings and Precautions

1. If you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction, seek emergency medical attention.

2. Possible symptoms include difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling, chest tightness, skin rashes, and hives.

3. This medication should only be used as instructed and prescribed by your physician or pharmacist. Do not alter your dosage unless specifically instructed to do so by either of the above.

4. Dosage and usage often depends on the severity of the condition, as well as the patient’s medical history and current health condition.

5. Before you begin using this medication, ensure your physician is aware of the following:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you have any allergies.
• If you have any other illnesses, disorders, or medical conditions.
• If you are using any other drugs or medication.
• If you are using any vitamins or supplements.