Levitra 10mg Tablet
Description
Levitra tablet is a medicine used to help men who have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. It improves blood flow to the penis, but it works only when you are sexually stimulated. This means the medicine does not cause an erection on its ownyou still need sexual arousal for it to work effectively. It is usually taken with a glass of water, and following your doctor’s instructions helps you get the best results.
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed. It can be taken with or after meals, which may help reduce stomach-related side effects. However, very heavy or high-fat meals may delay how quickly it starts working. It’s also a good idea to take it at the same time each day to maintain steady effects. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose, as this increases the risk of side effects such as headache, dizziness, or nasal congestion.
Some men may experience dizziness or visual changes after taking this medicine, so it’s important to see how your body responds before driving or operating machines. Alcohol can be taken with Levitra tablet, but drinking too much alcohol may make it harder to achieve an erection. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be avoided because it can increase the level of the medicine in your body and raise the chances of side effects.
This medicine interacts with several other drugs. It should never be taken with nitrates, nitric-oxide donors, nicorandil, or riociguat, as these combinations can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Strong HIV medicines, antifungal medicines like ketoconazole or itraconazole, and antibiotics such as erythromycin or clarithromycin can also increase its levels in the body. If you are taking alpha-blockers for prostate or blood pressure problems, your doctor may start you on a lower dose to prevent dizziness or low blood pressure.
Before taking Levitra tablet, inform your doctor if you have heart problems, very low blood pressure, severe liver disease, bleeding issues, or eye conditions such as sudden vision loss. This medicine is not meant for women and should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you ever experience sudden vision changes, chest pain, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours, stop using the medicine and seek medical help immediately.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹46.75 |
| You Save | ₹8.25 (15% on MRP) |
| Contains | Vardenafil(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Erectile dysfunction |
| Side effects | Headache, dizziness, flushing |
| Therapy | SEXUAL WELLNESS |
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Vardenafil or any ingredients of Levitra tablet.
- If you take nitrates, nitric oxide donors, riociguat, or certain strong medicines for HIV or fungal infections.
- If you should avoid sexual activity due to serious heart problems.
- If you have very low blood pressure, severe liver disease, end-stage kidney disease, or certain serious eye conditions (like NAION or retinitis pigmentosa).
- If you recently had a heart attack or stroke (within 6 months).
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nasal congestion
- Dyspepsia
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have heart problems, and sexual activity, and this medicine can put extra strain on the heart.
- You have structural problems of the penis or conditions that increase the risk of a prolonged, painful erection.
- You are taking alpha-blockers, as the combination may cause dizziness or low blood pressure and may need dose adjustments.
- You are taking strong medicines that affect liver enzymes (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, or clarithromycin), so your dose may need to be adjusted or the combination avoided.
- You often consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it can increase the level of the medicine in your body.
- You take medicines that can affect heart rhythm (QT prolongation), or you have low potassium levels or a history of heart conditions.
- You notice sudden vision changes or loss of vision; stop the medicine and seek help immediately.
- You have bleeding disorders or stomach ulcers, as the medicine should be used with caution in these cases.
Directions for Use
- Levitra tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- It should be taken with or after a meal to reduce its side effects.
- It is best to take it at a fixed time for optimal results, and you should not exceed the prescribed dose.
Storage and disposal
- Store Levitra tablet in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips
- You can take this medicine with or without food, but very heavy meals may slow its effect.
- Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose.
- Alcohol in moderate amounts is generally safe, but too much can reduce your ability to get an erection.
- Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it can increase side effects.
- Wait to see how the medicine affects you before driving or using machines.
- Do not take this medicine with nitrates or riociguat. This combination can sharply lower your blood pressure.
- Tell your doctor if you take medicines for HIV, fungal infections, certain antibiotics, or alpha-blockers.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, very low blood pressure, liver disease, or eye problems.
- Seek urgent medical help if you get sudden vision changes, chest pain, or an erection lasting more than 4 hours.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Strong HIV medicines like indinavir and ritonavir can greatly increase vardenafil levels in the body, making side effects more likely.
- Strong antifungal medicines like ketoconazole and itraconazole can raise vardenafil levels and should not be used together.
- Antibiotics such as erythromycin and clarithromycin can increase vardenafil levels so that a lower dose may be needed.
- Medicines such as ranitidine, digoxin, warfarin, glibenclamide (diabetes medicines), ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and diuretics do not significantly affect vardenafil.
- Alcohol does not increase vardenafil’s side effects but may reduce sexual performance on its own.
- Taking nitrates or nitric oxide–releasing medicines with vardenafil can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure and must be avoided.
- Nicorandil (contains nitrate) can interact seriously with vardenafil and should not be taken together.
- Taking vardenafil with alpha-blockers (for prostate problems or blood pressure) may cause dizziness or low blood pressure; start vardenafil at a low dose and separate doses if needed.
- Riociguat should not be taken with vardenafil because it can cause severe low blood pressure.
Interactions with food items
- Levitra tablet can be taken with or without food, but a very heavy or high-fat meal may delay its onset.
- Grapefruit juice can increase vardenafil levels in the body, potentially increasing the risk of side effects, so it is best to avoid it.
Content Details
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
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References
- Rivopharm UK Ltd. Vardenafil 20 mg tablets: Summary of Product Characteristics [Internet]. UK: Rivopharm UK Ltd.; 2025 Feb 17 [cited 2025 Dec 4].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). “Approved Drugs / Vaccines / r-DNA / Blood Products” [Internet]. Government of India; [cited 2025 Dec 4].
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