Staxyn (Vardenafil Hydrochloride Orally Disintegrating Tablets) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection for satisfactory sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction is different from other conditions that interfere with male sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire (decreased libido) and problems with ejaculation and orgasm (ejaculatory dysfunction). This article focuses on the evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

How common is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) varies in severity; some men have a total inability to achieve an erection, others have an inconsistent ability to achieve an erection, and still others can sustain only brief erections. The variations in severity of erectile dysfunction make estimating its frequency difficult. Many men also are reluctant to discuss erectile dysfunction with their doctors due to embarrassment, and thus the condition is unde...

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STAXYN
(vardenafil hydrochloride) Orally Disintegrating Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

STAXYN (vardenafil hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets) is an oral therapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. This monohydrochloride salt of vardenafil is a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific PDE5.

Vardenafil HCl is designated chemically as piperazine, 1-[[3-(1,4-dihydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-7-propylimidazo[5,1f][1,2,4]triazin-2-yl)-4-ethoxyphenyl]sulfonyl]-4-ethyl-, monohydrochloride and has the following structural formula:

STAXYN (vardenafil hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

Vardenafil HCl is a nearly colorless, solid substance with a molecular weight of 579.1 g/mol and a solubility of 0.11 mg/mL in water.

STAXYN (vardenafil hydrochloride orally disintegrating tablets) is formulated as white round orally disintegrating tablets with no debossing. Each tablet contains 11.85 mg vardenafil hydrochloride, which corresponds to 10 mg vardenafil, and the following inactive ingredients: aspartame, peppermint flavor, magnesium stearate, and Pharmaburst™ B2 (crospovidone, mannitol, silica colloidal hydrated, and sorbitol).

Last reviewed on RxList: 7/14/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.