Vardenafil Krka
Vardenafil Krka helps adult men with erectile dysfunction to get and keep an erection when they are sexually stimulated.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Vardenafil hydrochloride trihydrate
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose is 10 mg.
Method
Take one tablet with water 25-60 minutes before sexual activity.
Important
Do not take more than once a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Facial flushing
- •Blocked or runny nose
- •Indigestion
RARE
- •Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
- •Sleep problems
- •Numbness or reduced sensation
- •Drowsiness
- •Vision changes, red eyes, altered color vision, eye pain, light sensitivity
- •Ringing in the ears, vertigo
- •Fast heart rate or palpitations
- •Shortness of breath
- •Acid reflux, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood
- •Rash or red skin
- •Back or muscle pain, muscle stiffness, increased muscle enzyme levels
- •Prolonged erection
- •Feeling unwell
- •Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis)
- •Allergic reaction
- •Anxiety
- •Fainting
- •Memory loss
- •Seizures
- •Increased eye pressure (glaucoma), increased tear production
- •Heart problems (like heart attack, irregular heartbeats, or angina)
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Nosebleed
- •Effects on liver function blood tests
- •Skin sensitivity to sunlight
- •Painful erections
- •Chest pain
- •Temporary reduced blood flow to the brain
- •Blood in urine
- •Penile bleeding
- •Blood in semen
- •Sudden death
- •Cerebral hemorrhage
- •Severe skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) with rash, blisters, or peeling skin
- •Distorted, cloudy or blurry central vision, or sudden vision loss
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to vardenafil or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have ever had a severe rash, peeling skin, blisters, and/or mouth sores after taking Vardenafil Krka.
- Do not take if you are using nitrates (for chest pain) or nitric oxide donors, as your blood pressure could drop dangerously.
- Do not take if you are using ritonavir or indinavir (HIV medicines).
- Do not take if you are over 75 years old and using ketoconazole or itraconazole (antifungal medicines).
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- Do not take if you have severe heart or liver conditions.
- Do not take if you are on kidney dialysis.
- Do not take if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack.
- Do not take if you have or have had low blood pressure.
- Do not take if there is a family history of hereditary retinal degeneration (like retinitis pigmentosa).
- Do not take if you have ever had vision loss due to optic nerve damage (NAION).
- Do not take if you are using riociguat.
- Do not use together with other erectile dysfunction medicines.
- Avoid grapefruit juice, as it can interfere with the medicine's effect.
- Avoid alcohol, as it can worsen erection problems.
- If you have heart problems, as sexual activity can be risky for you.
- If you have an irregular heartbeat or a hereditary heart condition.
- If you have an anatomical deformity of the penis or priapism (an erection that does not go away).
- If you have a stomach ulcer or a bleeding disorder.
- Stop taking and contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden vision impairment or loss.
- Stop taking and seek immediate medical help if you notice severe skin reactions like rash, blisters, or peeling skin.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy or have vision problems after taking the medicine.