Levitra

Levitra is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve and maintain the necessary persistent erection during an intercourse. The active ingredient of Levitra is Vardenafil, which is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase of the fifth type – PDE5.

The function of Levitra is a blocking PDE5, which breaks down cGMP, endogenous NO increases in the cavernous bodies during sexual stimulation and the effect of the drug enhances the response to sexual stimulation.

Levitra is quickly absorbed and, as a rule, the effect of the drug begins 15-25 minutes after ingestion, and the duration of action is 4-5 hours. The maximum effect is achieved in one hour (variable between 30 and 120 minutes).

Levitra is taken orally, regardless of the meal. For the action of the drug is required sexual stimulation. If you want Levitra to act the recommended dose should be 10 mg, which is taken in 25-60 minutes before sexual intercourse.

For patients older than 65 years, the recommended dose is 5 milligrams. The doctor may increase the dose to 10 mg depending on individual tolerance and efficiency of Levitra. Also the recommended dose of 5 mg should be administered by patients with moderate hepatic impairment.

Nowadays Levitra has a lot of generic drugs, for example levitra oral jelly 20mg. This drug has an improved formula and is available in jelly form. The way of action is similar to the brand Levitra, and is taken in hour before intercourse. The initial dosage is 20 mg, which depending on personal abilities can be decreased. Before you will buy levitra oral jelly 20mg, consult your doctor.

The usage of Levitra Oral Jelly usually does not lead to side effects and they have mostly transient character. The most frequent side effects: photosensitivity of skin, hypertension, flushing (hyperemia of the person), dizziness, myalgia, diarrhea, headache, nausea, back pain, stuffy nose, watery eyes, hypotension, priapism.