Lofatra 20 mg Tablet

Lofatra 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing 20 mg of vardenafil in each tablet. It belongs to the phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor class and is used to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men. Lofatra 20 mg Tablet helps improve the ability to get and keep an erection when there is sexual stimulation. This medicine does not increase sexual desire and is not meant for use by people who do not have erectile dysfunction.

How it works: Vardenafil in Lofatra 20 mg Tablet relaxes blood vessels in the penis by blocking PDE5, which helps increase blood flow during sexual stimulation. As a swallowed tablet, it is taken by mouth and starts working only when sexual arousal is present.

Lofatra 20 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the vardenafil line and is generally used only when a doctor decides a lower dose is not enough or is not the best fit. Because it contains 20 mg in one tablet, it may have a stronger effect and a greater chance of side effects than lower-strength vardenafil tablets, so it is chosen for patients who have been specifically assessed for this dose.

• Erectile dysfunction treatment
• Helps support a firmer erection with sexual stimulation
• Prescription-only ED therapy for adult men
• Used when a doctor finds a 20 mg dose appropriate

• Swallow Lofatra 20 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it about 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity, following your prescriber’s directions.
• Do not take more than one Lofatra 20 mg Tablet in 24 hours.
• A high-fat meal may delay how quickly vardenafil starts working, so timing with food can matter.
• Do not take it with other erectile dysfunction medicines unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Lofatra 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of vardenafil per tablet. It is usually taken no more than once in 24 hours, and the exact dose and timing should be decided by a doctor based on your health and response. Because this is a 20 mg strength, it is a higher-dose tablet and should not be used as a starting dose unless your prescriber has specifically recommended it.

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
• Dizziness
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Back pain
• More noticeable low blood pressure symptoms in some people at this 20 mg strength

• Do not use Lofatra 20 mg Tablet with nitrates or nitric oxide donors, because this can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, a recent heart attack or stroke, low blood pressure, or a history of fainting.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can worsen dizziness and lower blood pressure.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Lofatra 20 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, Peyronie’s disease, or a history of prolonged erections.
• This 20 mg tablet may be too strong for some patients, so dose choice should be based on a doctor’s assessment.
• Do not combine it with other ED treatments without medical advice.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers used for prostate or blood pressure problems
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir, ketoconazole, or clarithromycin
• Other PDE5 inhibitors used for erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension
• Alcohol in large amounts

Store Lofatra 20 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.