Vardenafil Hydrochloride

Impotence

Treatment

2 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Vardenafil Hydrochloride

What is Vardenafil Hydrochloride

Vardenafil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Vardenafil (Levitra) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It works by blocking the enzyme PDE5, which stops the breakdown of a substance called cGMP. When people are sexually aroused, their bodies release nitric oxide which causes the corpus cavernosum (penile tissue) to produce more cGMP. This cGMP relaxes the muscle cells, allowing more blood to flow into the penis and causing an erection. Vardenafil prevents the breakdown of cGMP, leading to increased levels of cGMP in the tissue and helping to achieve and maintain an erection.

Levitra

is the brand name

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Vardenafil Hydrochloride Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Levitra

Vardenafil

2003

71

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Vardenafil, otherwise known as Levitra, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including Erectile dysfunction and Impotence .

Erectile dysfunction

Helps manage Erectile Dysfunction

Impotence

Helps manage Erectile Dysfunction

Effectiveness

How Vardenafil Hydrochloride Affects Patients

Vardenafil is used to treat male erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It works by increasing the blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation, helping to create and maintain an erection. Vardenafil blocks a specific enzyme (PDE5) that reduces the level of a chemical (cGMP) in the penis. When this enzyme is blocked, the level of cGMP goes up, which helps to relax the blood vessels in the penis and increase the blood flow. Vardenafil will not cause an erection unless there is sexual stimulation.

How Vardenafil Hydrochloride works in the body

Vardenafil helps to increase blood flow to the penis. It does this by blocking a chemical that breaks down a substance called cGMP, which is responsible for relaxing the muscles in the penis and increasing blood flow. By preventing the breakdown of cGMP, Vardenafil allows more of it to remain in the penis, leading to increased blood flow and improved erectile function.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed measure of Vardenafil Hydrochloride is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The dosage can be found in the table below, subject to the delivery technique (e.g. Tablet, orally disintegrating or Tablet).

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Impotence

, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 11.85 mg

Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Vardenafil Hydrochloride Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Vardenafil Hydrochloride.

Common Vardenafil Hydrochloride Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Vardenafil.

Alprostadil

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension and priapism can be increased when Vardenafil is combined with Alprostadil.

Amyl Nitrite

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension can be increased when Vardenafil is combined with Amyl Nitrite.

Avanafil

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Vardenafil is combined with Avanafil.

Axitinib

Major

The serum concentration of Axitinib can be increased when it is combined with Vardenafil.

Vardenafil Hydrochloride Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on Viagra can cause changes in vision and pain in the back and muscles.

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Vardenafil Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Vardenafil Hydrochloride?

22 active clinical trials are currently assessing the capacity of Vardenafil Hydrochloride to manage Impotence.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Impotence

21 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2

Vardenafil Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Vardenafil Hydrochloride?

5

Patient Review

9/10/2012

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

Not only does this medication help with erectile dysfunction, but it also has the added benefit of reducing nighttime trips to the bathroom. For anyone suffering from an enlarged prostate, this is a great option to consider.

4.7

Patient Review

10/5/2017

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I've found that this treatment doesn't work immediately, but sometimes the next day. It's random, but I'll get an erection while sitting at my desk or eating lunch with colleagues. Usually it works when I plan for it though.

4

Patient Review

2/10/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

4

Patient Review

6/21/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I've never found this treatment to be effective.

3.7

Patient Review

5/11/2019

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I found that one tablet of 10mg wasn't enough to really see results. I had better luck with two tablets of 10mg or one tablet of 20mg, but even then it was only a weak performance.

3.7

Patient Review

7/6/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I was disappointed that this medication didn't work for me.

3

Patient Review

1/25/2012

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I take this medication to help with the sexual side effects of my depression meds, but I haven't had great results. I'm hoping that increasing the dosage will help, as it has for other people.

3

Patient Review

9/22/2022

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I took one pill and felt the effects after two hours. I didn't have a constantly hard penis, but it was sufficient when needed. The day after though, I had a really strong headache that lasted throughout the night.

3

Patient Review

2/18/2014

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I'm 74 years old and I found this treatment to be very expensive for the results I got. My doctor discovered that my testosterone levels were low and performed a Testopel. There was a world of difference afterwards; I could keep an erection all the time without any foreplay necessary. Guys, save yourself some money and have your doctor check your testosterone levels.

2.7

Patient Review

5/13/2012

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I found that taking 20mg. allowed me to get an erection during foreplay, but I couldn't always maintain it. When I was able to, ejaculation didn't seem to be a problem.

2.7

Patient Review

10/11/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I have not been able to ejaculate since taking this medication.

2.3

Patient Review

10/26/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

The first two times I used this, it seemed to work great. However, it seemed to work less effectively the following doses. For me personally, I would rather use Viagra as it seems to be more effective.

2.3

Patient Review

5/30/2013

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

Thankful for the previous reviews as they were helpful in my success. I took 20mg 90 minutes before sex and 10mg 45 minutes before and it performed well, giving me a strong erection. The only issue I had was a headache that went away after taking some ibuprofen.

2.3

Patient Review

3/5/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

2.3

Patient Review

3/11/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

2.3

Patient Review

3/26/2011

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

2.3

Patient Review

2/9/2012

Vardenafil Hydrochloride for Inability to have an Erection

I found this treatment effective the first two times I used it. However, after that I was unable to maintain an erection.
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Patient Q&A Section about vardenafil hydrochloride

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is vardenafil hcl 20mg?

"An oral therapy called vardenafil exists to help improve erectile function in men who struggle with it. The therapy works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation, which helps to restore erectile function that has been impaired."

Answered by AI

What is Vardenafil hydrochloride used for?

"Vardenafil is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It belongs to a group of drugs called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. These drugs work by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called cGMP, which is responsible for widening of the blood vessels in the penis. This action allows blood to fill the spongy erectile tissue in the penis, causing the penis to expand and leading to an erection."

Answered by AI

How long does vardenafil take to work?

"This medicine can be taken with or without food. It usually starts to work within an hour after taking it, but sexual stimulation is needed. If you have any questions about using vardenafil, station to your doctor."

Answered by AI

Is vardenafil the same as Viagra?

"Levitra and Viagra are both PDE-5 inhibitors. They are available in tablet form as brand and generic. You should not take these medications more than once in a day."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Vardenafil Hydrochloride

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Exparel/Bupivacaine Mixture for Postoperative Pain in Erectile Dysfunction Surgery

18+
Male
Winston-Salem, NC

The inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) is the gold standard for surgical management of erectile dysfunction (ED) and there is no consensus on the best postoperative pain management regimen. In the wake of the opioid epidemic, postoperative pain management is heavily scrutinized. The National Institute of Health estimated over 81,000 individuals died following overdose of any opioids in 2022 alone; of these, over 14,000 deaths were linked to prescription opioids. Thus, strategies to minimize postoperative pain should not only improve patient experience but also lessen the need to escalate to opioid usage.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Ryan Terlecki, MD

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SAFE Technique for Erectile Dysfunction

18+
Male
New York, NY

Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) has become the standard of care in the management of localized prostate cancer. However, post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary incontinence still pose a challenge that adversely affects the patient's quality of life. Hydrodissection (HD) was introduced in 1987 in the medical field and it was tested for the first time during a retropubic radical prostatectomy back in 2005. Since then, research has indicated an improvement in erectile function results, presumably because of a less traumatic neural dissection and a decreased risk of neuropraxia. In an effort to achieve a balance between oncological excision and functional preservation, prostate surgery is evolving to incorporate intraoperative real-time evaluation of extracapsular extension. Recently, a micro-ultrasound operating at 29 MHz has been introduced. It provides a resolution down to 70 μ to assess the glandular pattern and cellular density of the prostatic tissue. Given the experience in more than a thousand cases with this technology, and the growing literature showing promising results in the detection and staging of prostate cancer; the researchers decided to implement this tool as guidance for hydrodissection of the layers of the lateral prostatic fascia. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and SAFE (Saline assisted fascial engorgement) nerve preservation guided by Microultrasound (MUS) is a prospective randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the impact of normal saline solution hydrodissection (HD) on erectile function outcomes after RALP. This innovative approach consists of a transrectal ultrasound-guided HD using a high-resolution Microultrasound (MUS) (ExactVu micro-ultrasound, Exact Imaging, Markham, Canada). The technique will be applied to those patients who undergo grade 1, 2, or 3 NS approach taking into account the grading system proposed by Tewari et al. The hypothesis is that the SAFE technique could minimize the risk of a traumatic neurovascular bundle dissection while assessing the prostatic capsule integrity with a high-resolution MUS. The researchers also hypothesize that the use of SAFE along with RALP will optimize the post-surgery recovery of erectile function.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Mount Sinai Hospital

Ashutosh Kumar Tewari, MBBS, MCh, FRCS (Hon.)

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