Filitra 40 mg Tablet

Filitra 40 mg Tablet is a prescription erectile dysfunction medicine that contains 40 mg of vardenafil in each tablet. Vardenafil belongs to the phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor class, which is used to help men get and maintain an erection when they are sexually stimulated. Filitra 40 mg Tablet does not increase sexual desire, and it is not meant for daily use unless a doctor specifically tells you to take it that way.

How it works: Vardenafil in Filitra 40 mg Tablet works by relaxing blood vessels in the penis so more blood can flow in during sexual arousal. Since this is a tablet, it is swallowed whole and then absorbed through the digestive tract before it starts working.

Filitra 40 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option compared with Filitra 10 mg Tablet and Filitra 20 mg Tablet, so it is generally suited only for adults whose doctor has already assessed that a stronger dose is appropriate. Because it is a stronger tablet, it may produce a more noticeable effect, but it can also increase the chance of side effects, which is why a clinician may choose this strength only after considering response to lower strengths.

• Erectile dysfunction
• Difficulty getting an erection
• Difficulty keeping an erection
• Short-term treatment for male sexual performance problems when prescribed

• Swallow Filitra 40 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it only as directed by your doctor; do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Take it about 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity.
• Do not take more than one Filitra 40 mg Tablet in 24 hours.
• A high-fat meal may slow the start of action, so taking it on an emptier stomach may work faster for some men.
• Sexual stimulation is still needed for the medicine to work.

Each Filitra 40 mg Tablet provides 40 mg of vardenafil, which is a higher dose than the 10 mg and 20 mg tablet strengths. The doctor decides whether this strength is appropriate and how often it may be used; in general, it should not be taken more than once per day.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Vardenafil may include:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Vision changes such as a blue tint or blurred vision

• Filitra 40 mg Tablet is a higher strength, so it should only be used if a doctor has specifically approved it.
• Do not take it with nitrates used for chest pain, because this combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, a recent heart attack or stroke, low blood pressure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Limit alcohol, since drinking can increase dizziness and make it harder to get an erection.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you, especially if you feel dizzy or have vision changes.
• Do not use other PDE5 inhibitors or erectile dysfunction medicines at the same time unless your doctor says so.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of prolonged erections before using this strength.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers used for blood pressure or prostate symptoms
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir, ketoconazole, or clarithromycin
• Other erectile dysfunction medicines
• Recreational drugs sometimes called "poppers" that contain amyl nitrite

Store Filitra 40 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.