Vardenafil
Staxyn is a brand-name prescription medication containing the active ingredient vardenafil, used to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men. It comes as an orally disintegrating tablet that dissolves on the tongue without water. The medication works by increasing blood flow to the penis when combined with sexual stimulation, helping men achieve and maintain an erection.
Staxyn is a PDE5 inhibitor medication in orally disintegrating tablet form used to treat erectile dysfunction in men.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 996180
- Generic
- Staxyn
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Staxyn is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in adult men, a condition characterized by the inability to achieve or sustain a penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
Staxyn contains vardenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. It blocks the PDE5 enzyme, which allows the smooth muscles in the blood vessels of the penis to relax, increasing blood flow to the area during sexual stimulation.
Staxyn does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases or serve as birth control. It should not be taken with nitrates or certain other medications. Common side effects may include headache, flushing, and nasal congestion. Patients with cardiovascular conditions should consult their doctor before use. Sexual stimulation is required for the medication to be effective.
Official drug label
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