Vilitra

Common use

Vilitra tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. It works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis, allowing blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited.

Dosage and direction

Vilitra tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. The medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Only take it if you need it and it has been prescribed to you by a doctor.

Precautions

Vilitra can be dangerous to take it along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, if you have recently had a stroke or heart attack or if you have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from these or any other health problems before taking it.
You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can lead to side effects.

Contraindications

This medicine is not intended for use by women and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor.
Vilitra is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to its ingredients, ones treated with organic nitrates, in patients under 16 y.o., or those who take HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir and ritonavir.

Possible side effect

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common side effects of Vilitra:
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Upset stomach
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Dyspepsia
Rash
Sinus inflammation
Flu-like symptoms
Increased creatine level in blood
Back pain

Drug interaction

Vilitra's metabolism is inhibited by erythromycin, ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir). Vilitra reduces the concentration of ritonavir and indinavir. In patients treated with nitrates Vilitra may aggravate chest pain by increasing heart rate and lowering blood pressure. Vilitra is able to exaggerate the blood pressure lowering effects of alpha-blocking drugs (terazosin or Hytrin). Vilitra never should be administered in patients who are treated with organic nitrates.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Vilitra tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include pain in the back, jaw, arm, blindness, blurred vision, chest pain or discomfort, decreased vision, blurred vision.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15-30 C (59-86 F) away from children, pets, moisture and sunlight.