Levitra Drug Interactions

Some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Levitra include nitrates, alpha blockers, and certain antibiotics or antifungals. Drug interactions with Levitra can potentially lead to side effects such as fainting or decreased blood pressure. Be sure to talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any Levitra drug interactions that may apply to you.

An Overview of Levitra Drug Interactions

Levitra® (vardenafil HCL) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of the medications that can lead to Levitra interactions include:
 
 
  • Certain heart arrhythmia medicines, such as:
     
    • Amiodarone (Cordarone®)
    • Quinidine
    • Procainamide (Procanbid®, Pronestyl®)
    • Sotalol (Betapace).
 
  • Certain antibiotics or antifungals, such as:
 
    • Clarithromycin (Biaxin®)
    • Erythromycin (Ery-Tab®)
    • Isoniazid (Nydrazid®)
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
    • Miconazole
    • Telithromycin (Ketek®)
 
  • Grapefruit juice

 

  • Nitrates, such as:
     
    • Isosorbide dinitrate (BiDil®, Dilatrate® SR, Isochron™, Isordil®)
    • Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur®, Ismo®, Monoket®)
    • Nitroglycerin tablets or capsules (Nitroquick®, Nitrostat®, Nitro-Time®)
    • Nitroglycerin ointment (Nitro-Bid®)
    • Nitroglycerin patches (Minitran®, Nitrodisc®, Nitro-Dur®, Transderm-Nitro®, Transderm-NTG®)
    • Nitroglycerin spray (Nitrolingual®)
 

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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