Dosages; See below
Combinations; See below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levitra | Bayer Schering Pharma | Bayer East Africa Ltd. | 5mg | 4 | KES 2,073.66 | ||
| Levitra | Bayer Schering Pharma | Bayer East Africa Ltd. | 10mg | 4 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 2,773.53 |
| Levitra | Bayer Schering Pharma | Bayer East Africa Ltd. | 20mg | 4 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 3,428.07 |
| Vardenafil More info | |
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| Mode Of Action | Phosphodiasterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such sildenafil work by improving blood flow to the penis. During sexual stimulation, penile nerve endings and endothelial cells release Nitric oxide. This activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase, resulting the production of cGMP ? a vasodilator. |
| Drug Indication | Erectile dysfunction; pulmonary arterial hypertension |
| Precautions | Cardiovascular disease; anatomical deformity of penis; those with predisposition of prolonged erection; hepatic or renal impairment; bleeding disorders; active peptic ulcer. Onset of action may be delayed if taken with food. |
| Contra-Indications | Patients on nitrates; recent stroke, hypotension or myocardial infarction. |
| Side Effects | Headache, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, dizziness, abnormal vision, priapism, allergic reactions. |
| Dosage | 5mg, 10mg or 20mg (max dose) OD. 4hrs before but normally 1hr before sexual intercourse |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM |
| Drug Sub-Category | Drug for erectile dysfunction |