Vardenafil therapy (phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) with medication.
Indications (areas of application)
- Erectile dysfunction
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance sildenafil or vardenafil.
- Taking nitrates or other nitric oxide donors.
- Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
- Individuals with severe heart disease
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Hypotension (low blood pressure, < 90/50 mmHg).
- Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack) or apoplexy (stroke).
- Diseases of the retina (retina of the eye).
- Severe renal insufficiency (kidney weakness).
- Taking itraconazole, ketoconazole or HIV protease inhibitors.
Drug interactions and other interactions (see SmPC).
Further notes
Erectile dysfunction is a euphemism for male limb rigidity that is not sufficient for sexual intercourse, and thus the inability of the man to penetrate his partner with his penis.
Men of all ages can be affected and the causes of erectile dysfunction are very diverse.
Erectile dysfunction can occur in:
- Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries).
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hormonal disorders
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.
- Partnership problems
- Mental upsets
The active ingredient vardenafil is taken as a tablet by the patient before sexual intercourse, and sexual intercourse can be performed after the onset of action with sufficient limb rigidity.
Vardenafil therapy can also be combined with psychological counseling and psychotherapy.
Benefits
Vardenafil prevents erectile dysfunction, thereby restoring your natural vitality.
This leads to great mental and psychological relief.You can once again enjoy a satisfying sex life and have a gain in quality of life.
