An Overview of Levitra Uses
Levitra® (
vardenafil HCL) is a medication that has been licensed to treat
erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (
ED), also known as
impotence, can be a total inability to achieve erection, an inconsistent ability to do so, or a tendency to sustain only brief erections. Essentially, erectile dysfunction is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Levitra works by blocking the chemical that is responsible for reversing an erection. When this chemical is blocked, more blood can remain in the penis. More blood in the penis means an improved erection.
Levitra Uses in Children, Newborns, and Women
Levitra is not approved for use in children, newborns, or women.
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Levitra for something other than the conditions listed above. This is called an "
off-label" use. Some off-label uses of Levitra include the treatment of:
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