{"id":27044,"date":"2022-10-18T11:52:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T11:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=27044"},"modified":"2022-10-19T07:24:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T07:24:11","slug":"vardenafil-accord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/vardenafil-accord\/","title":{"rendered":"Vardenafil Accord &#8211; Vardenafil uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg film-coated tablets<br>vardenafil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vardenafil Accord is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord contains vardenafil, which belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0phosphodiesterase\u00a0type 5 inhibitors.\u00a0They are used to treat\u00a0erectile dysfunction\u00a0in adult men, a condition that involves difficulty in getting and maintaining an\u00a0erection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At least 1 in 10 men have problems getting or maintaining\u00a0an erection\u00a0at some point.\u00a0There may be physical causes or psychological causes, or a\u00a0mixture\u00a0of both.\u00a0Whatever the reason, changes in muscles and blood vessels mean that not enough blood stays in the penis to make it hard and keep it hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord only works when you are sexually stimulated.\u00a0Vardenafil Accord reduces the effect of the natural substances in your body, which causes the\u00a0erection\u00a0to disappear.\u00a0Vardenafil Accord allows an\u00a0erection\u00a0to last long enough for you to have satisfactory completion of sexual activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil contained in Vardenafil Accord may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Vardenafil Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Vardenafil Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to vardenafil or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u00a0Signs of an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0include skin rash,\u00a0itching, swollen face or lips, and shortness of breath.<\/li><li>If you are taking medicines containing nitrates, such as\u00a0glyceryl trinitrate\u00a0for angina, or nitric oxide donors such as amyl nitrite.\u00a0Your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0can be seriously affected by taking these medicines at the same time as Vardenafil Accord.<\/li><li>If you are taking ritonavir or indinavir, medicines used to treat\u00a0infection\u00a0with the human immunodeficiency virus (\u00a0HIV\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you are over 75 and are taking\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0or itraconazole, antifungal medicines.<\/li><li>If you have serious heart or liver problems.<\/li><li>If you receive kidney dialysis.<\/li><li>If you have recently had a\u00a0stroke\u00a0or heart attack.<\/li><li>If you have or have had low\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>If there are hereditary eye diseases in your family (such as retinitis).<\/li><li>If you have ever had a condition where you lost your sight through damage to the\u00a0optic nerve, which can be caused by insufficient blood supply, called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic infarct\/neuropathy (NAION).<\/li><li>If you take riociguat.\u00a0This medicine is used to treat\u00a0pulmonary\u00a0arterial\u00a0hypertension\u00a0(ie high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in the lungs) and\u00a0chronic\u00a0thromboembolic\u00a0pulmonary\u00a0hypertension\u00a0(ie high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in the lungs as a result of blood clots).\u00a0PDE5 inhibitors, such as Vardenafil Accord, have been shown to increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of this medicine.\u00a0If you are taking riociguat or if you are not sure, talk to your doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Vardenafil Accord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take special care with Vardenafil Accord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have heart problems.\u00a0It can be risky for you to have sex.<\/li><li>If you have an irregular heart rhythm (\u00a0cardiac arrhythmia\u00a0) or congenital heart disease that affects your\u00a0electrocardiogram\u00a0(\u00a0ECG\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you have any physical condition that affects the shape of the penis.\u00a0This includes conditions called angulation, Peyronie&#8217;s disease, and connective tissue disease of the corpus callosum.<\/li><li>If you have a disease that can give you\u00a0an erection\u00a0that does not go away (priapism).\u00a0This includes sickle cell anemia, multiple\u00a0myeloma, and\u00a0leukemia.<\/li><li>If you have a\u00a0stomach ulcer\u00a0(also called gastric or peptic\u00a0ulcer\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you have disorders of the blood&#8217;s ability to coagulate (such as\u00a0hemophilia).<\/li><li>If you are using any other treatments for erectile dysfunction, including vardenafil\u00a0orodispersible\u00a0tablets (see section: Other medicines and Vardenafil Accord).<\/li><li>If you experience sudden deterioration or loss of vision, stop taking Vardenafil Accord and contact your doctor immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord is not intended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years of age.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Vardenafil Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, even those without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines can cause problems, especially these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nitrates, anti-anginal drugs, or nitric oxide donors, such as amyl nitrite.\u00a0Your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0can be seriously affected by taking these medicines at the same time as Vardenafil Accord.<\/li><li>Medicines that affect heart rhythms, such as\u00a0quinidine,\u00a0procainamide,\u00a0amiodarone,\u00a0or sotalol.<\/li><li>Ritonavir or indinavir, drugs against\u00a0HIV\u00a0.<\/li><li>Ketoconazole\u00a0or itraconazole, antifungal medicine.<\/li><li>Erythromycin or clarithromycin, macrolide antibiotics.<\/li><li>Alpha-receptor blockers are a type of medicine used in the treatment of high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and benign prostatic hyperplasia.<\/li><li>Riociguat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Vardenafil Accord film-coated tablets in combination with any other treatment for\u00a0erectile dysfunction, including\u00a0Vardenafil orodispersible\u00a0tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vardenafil Accord with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can take Vardenafil Accord with or without food &#8211; but preferably not after a heavy or high-fat meal as this may delay the effect.<\/li><li>Do not drink grapefruit juice while using this medicine.\u00a0It can affect the effectiveness of the medicine.<\/li><li>Consuming alcohol can make erectile dysfunction worse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should not be used in women.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord may make some people feel dizzy or affect their vision.&nbsp;Do not drive or use tools or machines if you feel dizzy, or if your vision is affected after taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Vardenafil Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.\u00a0The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 10 mg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take one tablet of Vardenafil Accord approximately 25 to 60 minutes before sexual activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With sexual stimulation, you may get an&nbsp;erection&nbsp;anywhere between 25 minutes and up to 4 to 5 hours after taking Vardenafil Accord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swallow one tablet with a glass of water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take Vardenafil Accord film-coated tablets<\/strong>&nbsp;with any other form of vardenafil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use Vardenafil Accord<\/strong>&nbsp;more than once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you think Vardenafil Accord is too strong or too weak.\u00a0He or she may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0switching to a different formulation of vardenafil with a different\u00a0dose, depending on how well it works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Vardenafil Accord&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Men who take too much Vardenafil Accord may experience more&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or have severe back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0Most\u00a0side effects\u00a0are of mild to moderate severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial, sudden, temporary, or permanent visual impairment or loss of vision in one or both eyes has been experienced by patients.\u00a0Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately.\u00a0Sudden hearing loss or deafness has been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cases of sudden death, fast or changed heartbeats, heart attacks, chest pain, and problems with blood circulation in the brain (including temporarily reduced blood flow to parts of the brain and bleeding in the brain) have been reported in men taking vardenafil.\u00a0Most of the men who experienced these\u00a0side effects\u00a0had heart problems before taking this medicine.\u00a0It is not possible to determine whether these events were due to vardenafil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are reported in the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may affect more than 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usual:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Bleeding<\/li><li>Nasal congestion or runny nose<\/li><li>Stomach upset<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may affect up to 1 in 100 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the skin and mucous membranes which includes swelling of the face, lips, and throat<\/li><li>Sleep problems<\/li><li>Numbness and reduced sensitivity to touch<\/li><li>Somnolence<\/li><li>Visual effects such as red eyes, effects on color vision, eye pain and discomfort, light sensitivity<\/li><li>Ringing in the ears, vertigo<\/li><li>Increased heart rate or palpitations<\/li><li>Respiratory distress<\/li><li>Nasal congestion<\/li><li>Acid reflux, gastritis, stomach ache, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea,\u00a0dry mouth<\/li><li>Increased levels of liver enzymes in the blood<\/li><li>Skin rash, skin redness<\/li><li>Back or muscle pain, increase of a muscle enzyme in the blood (creatine phosphokinase), muscle stiffness<\/li><li>Prolonged\u00a0erection\u00a0_<\/li><li>Feeling of illness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the eye (\u00a0conjunctivitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Allergic reaction<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><li>Memory loss<\/li><li>Seizures<\/li><li>Increased pressure in the eye (\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0), increased tear flow<\/li><li>Effects on the heart (such as heart attack, altered heart rhythm, or angina)<\/li><li>High or low\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Nosebleed<\/li><li>Influence on the results of blood tests to examine the liver function<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity of the skin to sunlight<\/li><li>Painful\u00a0erection\u00a0er<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Temporarily reduced blood flow to parts of the brain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare or frequency not known:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>may affect less than 1 in 10,000 users or frequency cannot be estimated from available data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood in the urine (\u00a0hematuria\u00a0)<\/li><li>Penile bleeding<\/li><li>Blood in the semen (hematospermia)<\/li><li>Sudden death;\u00a0Cerebral hemorrhage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Vardenafil Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures will help to protect the environment.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is vardenafil. Vardenafil Accord 5 mg film-coated tablets: Each tablet contains 5 mg vardenafil (as hydrochloride trihydrate).Vardenafil Accord 10 mg film-coated tablets: Each tablet contains 10 mg of vardenafil (as hydrochloride trihydrate).Vardenafil Accord 20 mg film-coated tablets: Each tablet contains 20 mg of vardenafil (as hydrochloride trihydrate).<\/li><li>Other ingredients are tablet core:\u00a0Crospovidone (type B), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0silicon dioxide film<strong> coating:<\/strong>\u00a0Macrogol 400, hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord 5 mg: Beige, round, biconvex film-coated tablets, approximately 5.5 mm in diameter and debossed with \u201cFA1\u201d on one side and plain on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord 10 mg: Beige, round, biconvex film-coated tablets, approximately 6.8 mm in diameter and debossed with \u201cFA2\u201d on one side and plain on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vardenafil Accord 20 mg: Beige, round, biconvex film-coated\u00a0tablets, approximately 8.9 mm in diameter and debossed with \u201cFA3\u201d on one side and plain on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets are supplied in PVC\/PVdC aluminum blisters containing 2, 4, 8, 12, and 20 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winthontlaan 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3526 VK Utrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winthontlaan 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3526 VK Utrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratory Fundaci\u00f3 DAU<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C\/ C, 12-14 Pol.&nbsp;Ind.&nbsp;Zona Franca,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08040 Barcelona,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paradox Healthcare Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KW20A Kordin Industrial Park,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paola, PLA 3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare Polska Sp.z oo,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ul.&nbsp;Lutomirska 50,95-200 Pabianice, Poland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vardenafil Accord contains vardenafil, which belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0phosphodiesterase\u00a0type 5 inhibitors.\u00a0They are used to treat\u00a0erectile dysfunction\u00a0in adult men, a condition that involves difficulty in getting and maintaining an\u00a0erection\u00a0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,22502],"tags":[15818,27082,27086,27085,15822,15821,15819,27083,27084,15820],"class_list":["post-27044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-v","tag-vardenafil","tag-vardenafil-accord","tag-vardenafil-accord-side-effects","tag-vardenafil-accord-tablet","tag-vardenafil-side-effects","tag-vardenafil-tablet","tag-what-is-vardenafil","tag-what-is-vardenafil-accord","tag-what-vardenafil-accord-is-used-for","tag-what-vardenafil-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27044"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27255,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27044\/revisions\/27255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}