FILITRA 10

Starting therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED) requires a balanced approach, and FILITRA 10 offers exactly that. The medication contains 10 mg of Vardenafil – a dosage recognized by doctors worldwide as the optimal and safest for starting treatment.

What is FILITRA 10 and who is it for?

FILITRA 10 is a generic version of "Levitra" containing 10 mg of Vardenafil. This dose is recommended as the initial dose for several reasons:

• New Users: Ideal for men trying PDE5 inhibitors for the first time.

• Elderly Patients: Men over 65 are often more sensitive to medications, and 10 mg is the preferred dose for them.

• Underlying Conditions: Patients with mild to moderate health issues (e.g., controlled hypertension) should start with 10 mg.

• Tolerability Assessment: This dose allows for assessing the body's response to Vardenafil with a minimal risk of side effects.

Mechanism of action of FILITRA 10

Vardenafil (the active component of FILITRA 10) is a selective PDE5 inhibitor. In the presence of sexual stimulation, the drug helps to relax the blood vessels of the penis and increase blood flow to the corpus cavernosum. It blocks the enzyme responsible for blood outflow, allowing a firm, natural erection to be achieved and maintained.

Important Reminder: FILITRA 10 does not cause an erection mechanically. Natural sexual arousal is necessary for it to work.

Instructions for using FILITRA 10

For the best results, it is important to follow the administration rules:

1. Dosage: 10 mg (one tablet) is the standard starting dose.

2. Maximum Dose: If 10 mg is well-tolerated but the effect is insufficient, the dose can be increased to 20 mg (two FILITRA 10 tablets or one FILITRA 20 tablet) after consulting a doctor. The maximum daily dose is 20 mg.

3. Time of Intake: The tablet should be swallowed with water, 30-60 minutes before sexual activity.

4. Food: Food intake (except for very high-fat meals) does not usually affect the efficacy of Vardenafil.

Main contraindications (Vardenafil 10 mg)

Even at the starting dosage, the drug has strict contraindications:

• Nitrate Use: It is strictly forbidden to take FILITRA 10 with nitrates (Nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate) due to the risk of a fatal drop in blood pressure.

• Use of nitric oxide donors (including "poppers").

• Severe heart conditions (heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months, heart failure).

• Severe liver or kidney failure.

• Arterial hypotension (blood pressure below 90/50 mmHg).

• Allergy to Vardenafil.

Side effects of FILITRA 10

The 10 mg dosage was chosen as the starting dose precisely because it has the best safety profile and a low probability of side effects.

• Possible (usually mild): Headache, facial flushing, nasal congestion.

• Rare: Dyspepsia (upset stomach), dizziness.

The likelihood of side effects with 10 mg is significantly lower than with 20 mg.

Professional advice for using the medication

1. "Start Low": FILITRA 10 is the most sensible choice for the first time. You should not start with maximum doses unless instructed by a doctor.

2. Assess Efficacy: The effect of 10 mg may be sufficient for 70-80% of men. If the erection is adequate, there is no need to increase the dose.

3. Alcohol: Vardenafil (the active ingredient in FILITRA 10) is considered the most alcohol-friendly of all PDE5 inhibitors. A glass of wine or beer will not affect the drug's action. However, excessive alcohol consumption itself impairs potency.

FILITRA 10: Answers to common questions

• How long does FILITRA 10 last? The duration of action is standard for Vardenafil and lasts 4-6 hours.

• What if 10 mg doesn't work? First, ensure there was sufficient sexual stimulation. Second, the drug may not work the very first time. Try it 1-2 more times on different days. If there is consistently no effect, you can (after consulting a doctor) try 20 mg.

• Is this a weak dose? It is not "weak," but the "standard starting" dose. It is roughly equivalent in strength to 50 mg of Sildenafil, but with better tolerability.