The Development and History of Vardenafil

Key Participants Requirements Sex Male Age 18 - 64 Years Inclusion Criteria expand_more - Males 18 to 64 years - Males with ED for more than six months, according to the NIH Consensus Statement (inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance) - Stable heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months - The subject must make at least four attempts at sexual intercourse - Documented, dated, written Informed Consent Partner - Females 18 years, and older - Stable, heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months with male ED subject - Documented, dated, written Informed Consent - Motivated to support treatment for male partner's ED - Absence of significant sexual dysfunction as assessed by the total score on the FSFI16 > 23.55 Exclusion Criteria expand_more - Any unstable medical condition or substance abuse disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to affect the patient's ability to complete the study or precludes the patient's participation in the study - Subjects who are taking nitrates or nitric oxide donors - Subjects who are taking the following inhibitors of cytochrome P 450 CYP 3A4: very potent HIV protease inhibitors (ritonavir, indinavir), the anti-mycotic agents traconazole and ketoconazole (topical forms are allowed) or erythromycin - Known hypersensitivity to vardenafil - Presence of significant penile anatomical abnormalities (e.g. penile fibrosis or Peyronie's disease) - History of retinitis pigmentosa - Unstable angina pectoris - Severe chronic or acute liver disease - Premature ejaculator (defined as IELT < 2 minutes) - Subjects who were taking alpha blockers - Lost of vision of one eye because of NAION Trial summary Enrollment Goal 352 Trial Dates July 2006 - August 2007 Phase Phase 4 Could I Receive a placebo Yes Products Levitra (Vardenafil, BAY38-9456) Accepts Healthy Volunteer No Where to participate Status Institution Location Completed Praxis Hr. Policlinico Umberto I Roma, 00155, Italy Not yet recruiting A.O. Prof. Dr.

Secondary Outcome

H. Porst Hamburg, 20354, Germany Completed Praxis Hr.

Parameter	Value	Unit	Notes
Absorption Tmax	0.5 to 1 hour	Hours	Time to peak plasma concentration
Bioavailability	Approximately 15%	Percentage	Fraction of dose reaching circulation
Half-life	~4 to 5 hours	Hours	Duration of drug activity
Metabolism	Liver (via CYP3A4)	N/A	Main metabolic pathway

Dr. E. U. Krohn Hamburg, 22177, Germany Completed Praxis Hr. Dr. F. Matthes Leisnig, 04703, Germany Completed Praxis Fr. Dr. W.

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Pohl Dresden, 01129, Germany Completed Praxis Drs. Careggi Firenze, 50139, Italy Completed Hospital Policlínico de Vigo - Clínica Povisa Vigo, 36211, Spain Completed Hospital Universitario de Canarias La Laguna, 38320, Spain Completed Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Alicante, 03010, Spain Completed Hospital Fundació Puigvert Barcelona, 08025, Spain Completed CAP Sarrià Barcelona, 08034, Spain Completed CHU de Liège LIEGE, 4000, Belgium Completed Dr Bongaerts - Dr Denier GENK, 3600, Belgium Completed Medisch Spectrum Twente, Locatie Ariensplein ENSCHEDE, 7511 JX, Netherlands Completed Deventer Ziekenhuis DEVENTER, 7415 EH, Netherlands Completed Private Practice Dr MK Dhanjee Newcastle, 2940, South Africa Completed Randles Road Medical Centre Durban, 4091, South Africa Completed Newkwa Medical Centre Durban, 4037, South Africa Completed Parklands Medical Centre - Durban Durban, 4091, South Africa Primary Outcome Maintenance of erection in men with ED, Improvement of their female partners sexual quality of life date_range Time Frame: 12 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Secondary Outcome SEP3 at weeks 4, 12, 18, and 24 of treatment compared to placebo date_range Time Frame: 24 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Additional Subject Diary questions at weeks 4, 12, 18, and 24, LOCF, and over entire treatment period compared to placebo date_range Time Frame: 24 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Global confidence question (GCQ) at weeks 12, and 24 of treatment compared to placebo. IIEF, TSS, mSLQQ-QOL, Partnership questionnaire (PFB20) date_range Time Frame: 24 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Trial design A randomized, double blind, parallel group study of vardenafil flexible dose versus placebo in males with erectile dysfunction and their female partners sexual quality of life. PARTNER II Trial Type Interventional Intervention Type Drug Trial Purpose Treatment Allocation Randomized Blinding Double Blind Assignment Parallel Assignment Trial Arms 2 Additional Information Click here and search for drug information provided by the FDA. Click here and search for information on any recalls, market or product safety alerts by the FDA which might have occurred with this product.

Trial summary

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Trial purpose

Key Participants Requirements Sex Male Age 18 - 64 Years Inclusion Criteria expand_more - Males 18 to 64 years - Males with ED for more than six months, according to the NIH Consensus Statement (inability to attain and/or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance) - Stable heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months - The subject must make at least four attempts at sexual intercourse - Documented, dated, written Informed Consent Partner - Females 18 years, and older - Stable, heterosexual relationship for more than 6 months with male ED subject - Documented, dated, written Informed Consent - Motivated to support treatment for male partner's ED - Absence of significant sexual dysfunction as assessed by the total score on the FSFI16 > 23.55 Exclusion Criteria expand_more - Any unstable medical condition or substance abuse disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, is likely to affect the patient's ability to complete the study or precludes the patient's participation in the study - Subjects who are taking nitrates or nitric oxide donors - Subjects who are taking the following inhibitors of cytochrome P 450 CYP 3A4: very potent HIV protease inhibitors (ritonavir, indinavir), the anti-mycotic agents traconazole and ketoconazole (topical forms are allowed) or erythromycin - Known hypersensitivity to vardenafil - Presence of significant penile anatomical abnormalities (e.g. penile fibrosis or Peyronie's disease) - History of retinitis pigmentosa - Unstable angina pectoris - Severe chronic or acute liver disease - Premature ejaculator (defined as IELT < 2 minutes) - Subjects who were taking alpha blockers - Lost of vision of one eye because of NAION Trial summary Enrollment Goal 352 Trial Dates July 2006 - August 2007 Phase Phase 4 Could I Receive a placebo Yes Products Levitra (Vardenafil, BAY38-9456) Accepts Healthy Volunteer No Where to participate Status Institution Location Completed Praxis Hr. Policlinico Umberto I Roma, 00155, Italy Not yet recruiting A.O. Prof. Dr.

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

H. Porst Hamburg, 20354, Germany Completed Praxis Hr. Dr. E. U.

Contraindications and Warnings

Krohn Hamburg, 22177, Germany Completed Praxis Hr. Dr. F. Matthes Leisnig, 04703, Germany Completed Praxis Fr. Dr. Sexual Encounter Profile Question 2 and 3 and International Index of Erectile Function - Erectile Function domaindate_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionnoSafety Issue: Duration of erection leading to positive Sexual Encounter Profile Question 3date_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionnoSafety Issue: Safety and tolerabilitydate_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionyesSafety Issue: Other patient diary based variablesdate_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionnoSafety Issue: The change from baseline in Fansworth Munsell (FM) 100 test total error score (TES) in both the left and right eyes for vardenafil treated subjects as compared to placebodate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: The change from baseline in Electroretinogram (ERG) as measured by amplitude and implicit time of b wave in both the left and right eyes for vardenafil treated subjects as compared to placebodate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: Change in the FM-100 total error score from baseline at approximately 6 hours and 24 hours post dosedate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: Safety and tolerability of 20 mg vardenafil after at least 15 oral doses of 20 mg vardenafil or placebo (dosed over approximately 8 weeks)date_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: ERG and FM-100 total error score from baseline at approximately 2 hours following one dose of sildenafil 200 mgdate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: The Bayer Clinical Trials Registry and Results Database website contains information on clinical trials sponsored by Bayer, and is provided for patients and healthcare professionals to increase the transparency of Bayer's clinical research. The information contained within the website is not intended to replace the advice of a healthcare professional and should not be considered as a recommendation. Patients ed medications should always seek medical advice before making any decisions on their treatment. Healthcare professionals should always refer to the specific labeling information approved for the patient's country or region. The data on the website should not be considered as prescribing advice.

Where to participate

W. Pohl Dresden, 01129, Germany Completed Praxis Drs. Careggi Firenze, 50139, Italy Completed Hospital Policlínico de Vigo - Clínica Povisa Vigo, 36211, Spain Completed Hospital Universitario de Canarias La Laguna, 38320, Spain Completed Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Alicante, 03010, Spain Completed Hospital Fundació Puigvert Barcelona, 08025, Spain Completed CAP Sarrià Barcelona, 08034, Spain Completed CHU de Liège LIEGE, 4000, Belgium Completed Dr Bongaerts - Dr Denier GENK, 3600, Belgium Completed Medisch Spectrum Twente, Locatie Ariensplein ENSCHEDE, 7511 JX, Netherlands Completed Deventer Ziekenhuis DEVENTER, 7415 EH, Netherlands Completed Private Practice Dr MK Dhanjee Newcastle, 2940, South Africa Completed Randles Road Medical Centre Durban, 4091, South Africa Completed Newkwa Medical Centre Durban, 4037, South Africa Completed Parklands Medical Centre - Durban Durban, 4091, South Africa Primary Outcome Maintenance of erection in men with ED, Improvement of their female partners sexual quality of life date_range Time Frame: 12 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Secondary Outcome SEP3 at weeks 4, 12, 18, and 24 of treatment compared to placebo date_range Time Frame: 24 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Additional Subject Diary questions at weeks 4, 12, 18, and 24, LOCF, and over entire treatment period compared to placebo date_range Time Frame: 24 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Global confidence question (GCQ) at weeks 12, and 24 of treatment compared to placebo. IIEF, TSS, mSLQQ-QOL, Partnership questionnaire (PFB20) date_range Time Frame: 24 weeks enhanced_encryption Safety Issue: no Trial design A randomized, double blind, parallel group study of vardenafil flexible dose versus placebo in males with erectile dysfunction and their female partners sexual quality of life. PARTNER II Trial Type Interventional Intervention Type Drug Trial Purpose Treatment Allocation Randomized Blinding Double Blind Assignment Parallel Assignment Trial Arms 2 Additional Information Click here and search for drug information provided by the FDA.

Indications for Use

Click here and search for information on any recalls, market or product safety alerts by the FDA which might have occurred with this product. Click here to find information about studies related to Bayer Healthcare products conducted in Europe Click here to find results for studies related to Bayer Healthcare products. Sexual Encounter Profile Question 2 and 3 and International Index of Erectile Function - Erectile Function domaindate_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionnoSafety Issue: Duration of erection leading to positive Sexual Encounter Profile Question 3date_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionnoSafety Issue: Safety and tolerabilitydate_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionyesSafety Issue: Other patient diary based variablesdate_rangeTime Frame:12 weeksenhanced_encryptionnoSafety Issue: The change from baseline in Fansworth Munsell (FM) 100 test total error score (TES) in both the left and right eyes for vardenafil treated subjects as compared to placebodate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: The change from baseline in Electroretinogram (ERG) as measured by amplitude and implicit time of b wave in both the left and right eyes for vardenafil treated subjects as compared to placebodate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: Change in the FM-100 total error score from baseline at approximately 6 hours and 24 hours post dosedate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: Safety and tolerability of 20 mg vardenafil after at least 15 oral doses of 20 mg vardenafil or placebo (dosed over approximately 8 weeks)date_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: ERG and FM-100 total error score from baseline at approximately 2 hours following one dose of sildenafil 200 mgdate_rangeTime Frame:8 weeksenhanced_encryptionNoneSafety Issue: The Bayer Clinical Trials Registry and Results Database website contains information on clinical trials sponsored by Bayer, and is provided for patients and healthcare professionals to increase the transparency of Bayer's clinical research. The information contained within the website is not intended to replace the advice of a healthcare professional and should not be considered as a recommendation. Patients ed medications should always seek medical advice before making any decisions on their treatment.

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Property	Description	Units	Notes
Generic Name	Vardenafil	N/A	Root name of the drug
Brand Names	Levitra, Staxyn, Vivanza	N/A	Common commercial names
Drug Class	Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor	N/A	Mechanism of action
Approved Use	Erectile Dysfunction	N/A	Main therapeutic indication

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Primary Outcome

Bayer may amend the information at any time without notice. aDepartment of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 77 Mitropoleos str., 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2004.01.014 External LinkAlso available on ScienceDirect External Link Vardenafil for Treatment of Men With Erectile Dysfunction: Efficacy and Safety in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Safety and efficacy of vardenafil for the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction after radical retropubic prostatectomy Vardenafil, a new phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes: a multicenter double-blind placebo-controlled fixed-dose study Influence of age on the efficacy and safety of vardenafil, a novel phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction The international index of erectile function (IIEF): a multidimensional scale for assessment of erectile dysfunction Achieving treatment optimization with sildenafil citrate (Viagra(R)) in patients with erectile dysfunction The potential value of erectile dysfunction inquiry and management Hellstrom, W. ∙ Gittelman, M. ∙ Karlin, G. ..., on behalf of the Vardenafil Study Group Sustained efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil (Levitra®), a highly potent, selective phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, in men with erectile dysfunction: results of a randomized, double-blind, 26-week placebo-controlled pivotal trial Erectile dysfunction: comparison of efficacy and side effects of the PDE-5 inhibitors sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil.

Efficacy in Clinical Trials

Wie wirksam sind die PDE-5 Hemmstoffe When an erection alone is not enough: biopsychosocial obstacles to lovemaking Incidence and determinants of sildenafil (dis)continuation: the Dutch cohort of sildenafil users Drop out reason in responders to sildenafil "Effects of vardenafil administration on intravaginal ejaculatory latency time in men with lifelong premature ejaculation". ↑ Schools of Pharmacy (Glen L. Stimmel, Pharm.D., and Mary A. Gutierrez, Pharm.D.) and Medicine (Glen L. Stimmel, Pharm.D.

Special Populations Considerations

), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. "Counseling Patients About Sexual Issues: Drug-Induced Priapism". Class Antifibrotics; Antihypertensives; Bronchodilators; Erectile dysfunction therapies; Imidazoles; Piperazines; Small molecules; Sulfones; Triazines Mechanism of Action Type 5 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors Orphan Drug Status NoOrphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases. Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases. aDepartment of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 77 Mitropoleos str., 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2004.01.014 External LinkAlso available on ScienceDirect External Link Vardenafil for Treatment of Men With Erectile Dysfunction: Efficacy and Safety in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Safety and efficacy of vardenafil for the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction after radical retropubic prostatectomy Vardenafil, a new phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men with diabetes: a multicenter double-blind placebo-controlled fixed-dose study Influence of age on the efficacy and safety of vardenafil, a novel phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction The international index of erectile function (IIEF): a multidimensional scale for assessment of erectile dysfunction Achieving treatment optimization with sildenafil citrate (Viagra(R)) in patients with erectile dysfunction The potential value of erectile dysfunction inquiry and management Hellstrom, W. ∙ Gittelman, M. ∙ Karlin, G.

• Vardenafil may be used as part of a broader erectile health program.
• Lifestyle changes, like exercise, can enhance medication effects.
• It is important to avoid excessive alcohol while on Vardenafil.
• The medication's safety profile is well-established.
• Patients with kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider.
• The drug is not effective without sexual stimulation.
• Vardenafil is contraindicated with some heart medications.
• A healthcare provider can determine the appropriate dose.
• Never take expired Vardenafil, as effectiveness declines.

..., on behalf of the Vardenafil Study Group Sustained efficacy and tolerability of vardenafil (Levitra®), a highly potent, selective phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, in men with erectile dysfunction: results of a randomized, double-blind, 26-week placebo-controlled pivotal trial Erectile dysfunction: comparison of efficacy and side effects of the PDE-5 inhibitors sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil. Wie wirksam sind die PDE-5 Hemmstoffe When an erection alone is not enough: biopsychosocial obstacles to lovemaking Incidence and determinants of sildenafil (dis)continuation: the Dutch cohort of sildenafil users Drop out reason in responders to sildenafil "Effects of vardenafil administration on intravaginal ejaculatory latency time in men with lifelong premature ejaculation". ↑ Schools of Pharmacy (Glen L. Stimmel, Pharm.D., and Mary A. Gutierrez, Pharm.D.) and Medicine (Glen L. Stimmel, Pharm.D. ), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.

• Vardenafil is sometimes combined with other ED therapies for better results.
• The medication's onset is faster when taken on an empty stomach.
• Vardenafil is contraindicated in men with severe liver impairment.
• It is crucial to follow prescribed instructions for safety.
• Men with low blood pressure should use Vardenafil cautiously.
• The drug is not recommended for use with recreational drugs.
• Commonly prescribed dosages are 5, 10, or 20 mg.
• The effects of Vardenafil can vary based on individual factors.
• Always inform your doctor about all medications being taken.

"Counseling Patients About Sexual Issues: Drug-Induced Priapism". Class Antifibrotics; Antihypertensives; Bronchodilators; Erectile dysfunction therapies; Imidazoles; Piperazines; Small molecules; Sulfones; Triazines Mechanism of Action Type 5 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors Orphan Drug Status NoOrphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases. Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

Side Effect	Frequency	Severity	Notes
Headache	Common	Mild to moderate	Usually transient
Flushing	Common	Mild	Facial redness
Nasal Congestion	Common	Mild	Sinus-related effects
Dizziness	Less common	Mild	Especially when standing quickly
Visual Disturbances	Rare	Mild	Changes in color perception or blurred vision