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Staxyn ODT (Vardenafil)
Also Known as Levitra
Prescription Required
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Product Details
Description
Your doctor may prescribe Staxyn ODT if you are a man with erectile dysfunction (ED). ED is a condition where it is difficult to get or maintain an erection for sexual activity.
Staxyn ODT is a vasodilator, which means it relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow. Increased blood flow helps to maintain an erection.
Fact Table
Formula
C23H32N6O4S
License
EU EMA
Bioavailability
15%
Legal status
Rx-only
Chemical Name
Vardenafil
Elimination half-life
4–5 hours
Dosage (Strength)
10mg
Pregnancy
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Brands
Levitra, Staxyn
Protein binding
95%
PubChem CID
110634
MedlinePlus
a603035
ChEBI
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ATC code
G04BE09
DrugBank
DB0086
KEGG
D08668
Routes of administration
By mouth
Directions
Staxyn ODT should be taken exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not take more than one tablet daily.
This drug should be taken by mouth about 60 minutes before sexual activity.
Ingredients
The active ingredient is vardenafil.
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Alpha1-Blockers
- Alprostadil
- Amyl Nitrite
- CYP3A4 Inhibitors
- Dapoxetine
- Fexinidazole
- Fusidic Acid
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Molsidomine
- Nitroprusside
- Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
- Riociguat
- Ritonavir
- Vasodilators
- Vericiguat
Cautions
Use caution if you have a history of heart conditions.
Avoid processed foods and meats preserved with nitrates.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal hepatic function tests
- Allergic edema
- Anaphylaxis
- Angina pectoris
- Angioedema
- Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
- Arthralgia
- Auditory impairment
- Back pain
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain
- Chromatopsia
- Conjunctivitis
- Decreased visual acuity
- Diaphoresis
- Diarrhea
- Dim vision
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Dysesthesia
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dyspnea
- Ejaculatory disorder
- Epistaxis
- Erythema
- Esophagitis
- Eye discomfort
- Eye pain
- Facial edema
- Flu-like symptoms
- Flushing
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Glaucoma
- Headache
- Hearing loss
- Hypersensitivity reaction
- Hypertension
- Hypertonia
- Hypoesthesia
- Hypotension
- Increased creatine phosphokinase
- Increased gamma-glutamyl transferase
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Insomnia
- Ischemic heart disease
- Laryngeal edema
- Malignant melanoma
- Muscle cramps
- Myalgia
- Myocardial infarction
- Nasal congestion
- Nausea
- Neck pain
- Ocular hyperemia
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Pain
- Palpitations
- Paresthesia
- Pharyngitis
- Photophobia
- Priapism
- Pruritus
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Rhinitis
- Seizure
- Sinusitis
- Skin photosensitivity
- Skin rash
- Sleep disorder
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Temporary amnesia
- Tinnitus
- Ventricular tachyarrhythmia
- Vertigo
- Vision color changes
- Vision loss
- Visual disturbance
- Visual field defect
- Vomiting
- Watery eyes
- Weakness
- Xerostomia
References
Staxyn ODT [package insert]. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; 2010.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13123
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