Varditra Tablet (Vardenafil) Used to Treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Men

Precautions of Varditra Tablet (Vardenafil)

• Heart disease, recent heart attack or stroke
• Low or high blood pressure
• Liver or kidney problems
• Eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa
• History of priapism (painful prolonged erection)

Uses of Varditra Tablet (Vardenafil)

• Treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men
• Helps in achieving and maintaining an erection during sexual activity
• Improves blood flow to penile tissues during sexual stimulation
• Used in psychological (stress or anxiety-related) erectile dysfunction
• Used in physical/organic ED (due to diabetes, hypertension, or vascular causes)
• Improves sexual performance in men with mild to moderate ED
• Used as an on-demand medication before planned sexual activity
• Sometimes used under medical supervision for pulmonary arterial hypertension (off-label use)

Side Effects of Varditra Tablet (Vardenafil)

• Headache
• Flushing (warmth, redness of the skin)
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Sudden loss of vision or hearing
• Chest pain or irregular heartbeat
• Prolonged or painful erection lasting more than 4 hours (priapism)
• Severe dizziness or fainting

FAQs of Varditra Tablet (Vardenafil)

Q1. What is Varditra Tablet?
Varditra contains Vardenafil, a PDE5 inhibitor used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult men.

Q2. What is the therapeutic use of Varditra?
It is indicated for the management of erectile dysfunction (inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity).

Q3. What is the mechanism of action?
Vardenafil inhibits the PDE5 enzyme, leading to increased cyclic GMP levels, smooth muscle relaxation, and enhanced blood flow to the penile tissues during sexual stimulation.

Q4. What is the recommended timing of administration?
It is generally taken orally approximately 30–60 minutes before anticipated sexual activity.

Q5. What is the duration of action?
The effect may last for approximately 4–6 hours, depending on individual response and clinical conditions.

Q6. What is the maximum recommended dosing frequency?
Varditra should not be taken more than once within a 24-hour period.

Q7. Is sexual stimulation required for efficacy?
Yes. The drug is effective only in the presence of sexual stimulation.

Q8. What are common adverse effects?
Common side effects include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, dyspepsia, and dizziness.

Q9. What are serious adverse effects?
Serious effects may include priapism (prolonged erection >4 hours), sudden vision loss, sudden hearing loss, hypotension, or severe hypersensitivity reactions.

Q10. Who should avoid Varditra?
Patients using nitrate therapy, those with severe cardiovascular disorders, recent myocardial infarction or stroke, and individuals with hypersensitivity to Vardenafil should avoid its use unless medically supervised.

Interactions of Varditra Tablet (Vardenafil)

• Nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide) → can cause dangerous blood pressure drop
• Riociguat (used for pulmonary hypertension)

• Alpha-blockers (for prostate or blood pressure)
• Antifungal drugs (ketoconazole, itraconazole)
• HIV medications (ritonavir, etc.)
• Certain antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin)
• Grapefruit juice (can increase drug levels)