Levitra (Vardenafil) - a new drug for erectile dysfunction remedy, the so-called “Packaging with flash.”
Violation of erectile function (the “weakness” penis) reveal millions of men around the world, which is very timely and makes the popularity and value of drugs for her recovery. According to WHO, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in the world - 52% of men over the age of 40 years. In Russia, a potential group of at least 13 million people. According to various studies, is currently receiving medical treatment, some 200000 - 500000 people. Every year the number of men suffering from erectile function disorder is steadily increasing. The problem is that men do not pay enough attention to their sexual health. Gateway to drugs for the treatment of erectile dysfunction allowed to draw attention to the problem and increase the number of men who are looking for a solution.
The global pharmaceutical market are three original drug used in violation of erection: “Viagra manufactured by Pfizer” (long been known to consumers both in the USA and Europe), Cialis production of “Eli Lilly” (appeared on the market in late 2003) and Levitra (boyhood) - a new drug is made by German pharmaceutical concern “Bayer”, promotiruetsya “together with GlaxoSmithKline.”
Cialis and Levitra operate by the principle of Viagra and have more similarities with than differences - have a peripheral effect on erection. All three drugs have a similar mechanism of action, which is due to the specific type of blocking Glucosamine 5 - FDE5 (responsible for the collapse of the cGMP), which contains the largest number in the cavernous (cavernous), the body of penis. As a result of the freezing of the enzyme accumulate cyclical guanozinmonofosfat that leads to relax smooth muscles in the penis cavernous television and the associated arterioles. The result is the inflow of blood to the penis tissues that cause erection.
Manufacturers Sialis saw his advantage is that it operates longer (up to 36 hours), compared with Viagra (4 - 5 hours). And in the words of the head of the medical department, representing the interests of Russia Bayer, Levitra takes effect much more quickly than competitors, drugs, about 15 minutes after admission, or is the most bysrodeystvuyuschim means.
Effectiveness
These research effectiveness and safety Levitry entirely confirmed her medical practice application.
During clinical trials gave good results, proving the effectiveness of the drug in the application in patients with erectile dysfunction. Levitra acts regardless of age, severity and causes of the problems with potency. Effects of the drug begins in 15-25 minutes after ingestion and stored for 5 hours, with the erection lasts 20 times longer than without the drug. Levitra also normalizes disorder potency of some diabetics or underwent operations on the prostate gland, well with the food and alcohol.
The effectiveness and safety of the drug Levitra studied in the randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, involving more than 2000 men aged 20 to 83 years old with erectile dysfunction. Patients receiving the drug in doses of 5, 10 and 20 mg.
The effectiveness of drug treatment Levitra determined on the basis of questionnaires, in which patients evaluated their sexual status.
Guidance on the portioning
The drug Levitra in the recommended dose of 10 mg to be taken for 1 hour before sexual intercourse. In the absence of a positive effect to increase the dose of 20 mg. Patients taking other drugs, or when conditions involving reduced metabolism vardenafila, the dosage must be 2,5-5 mg. Should not take the drug more than once a day.
Cautions, drug-interaction
The drug Levitra is not used in patients c elongated QT interval because of the possibility of violations of the heart rate.
Avoid combined with the admission of drug nitrates (such as nitroglycerin) or alpha adrenoceptor blockers (drugs for the treatment of benign hyperplasia of the prostate and / or lowering of blood pressure) as well as the joint use of these drugs could lead to a sharp decline in blood pressure and collapse.
Some drugs may interfere with the metabolism Levitry, that patients should consult a doctor if the appointment of a new drug. For example, for patients taking erythromycin, the maximum dose is 5 mg Levitry, and for patients receiving ritonavir - 2.5 mg once for 72 h.
Contraindications
The drug Levitra is not recommended for use in patients who have sexual activity is contraindicated due to illness cardiovascular system. The drug is also contraindicated in those endured in the past 6 months myocardial infarction, with a very low blood pressure, uncontrolled increases in blood pressure, unstable Pectoris, heavy degree of liver failure, the terminal stage renal failure requiring dialysis, with pigmentary retinopathy.
Adverse reaction
In conducting clinical trials of the drug Levitra most frequently observed adverse events were headache, rhinitis, the tides of blood, digestive violations. In 2% of the cases, there was dizziness, a small number of patients - visual impairment.
Composition.
Levitra is available in dosages 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg.













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