Brand name Levitra hit the market after its approval by the FDA back on August 19 of 2003. It was created in response to the consumer demand for the popular Sildenafil citrate, which is marketed under the brand name Viagra. Levitra is now one of 3 FDA approved drugs to treat ED (Erectile Dysfunction) or impotence.
Generic Levitra is simply the exact same Vardenafil drug contained within the brand name Levitra but since it is generically produced it costs much less. Like both Viagra and Cialis, Generic Levitra (Vardenafil) is a PDE5 inhibitor, which simply means that the drug allows deteriorated penile arteries to relax and thus permits more blood to flow into the male genital area.
Impotence is normally caused when the penile arteries become clogged and the space for blood to flow becomes reduced. The PDE5 inhibitor in Generic Levitra forces those rigid and narrow arteries to relax and therefore expand as blood flows through them. The increased blood amount and pressure within the genital area then causes the penis to become stiff (or harden). Generic Levitra remains in the body for about 8 to 10 hours but it is recommended that you take it approximately 1 hour before you expect to have sexual intercourse. |
