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vardenafil hydrochloride

vardenafil hydrochloride (VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORIDE) is a phosphodiesterase 5a inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — vardenafil hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

vardenafil hydrochloride (VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORIDE) is a phosphodiesterase 5a inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN vardenafil hydrochloride
Brand VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Phosphodiesterase 5A inhibitor
Target cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING

Mechanism of action

Phosphodiesterase 5A inhibitor

Primary target: cGMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Vardenafil Approved · Chinese Academy of · Erectile Dysfunction

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Frequently asked questions

What is vardenafil hydrochloride?

vardenafil hydrochloride (VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORIDE) is a phosphodiesterase 5a inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for vardenafil hydrochloride?

VARDENAFIL HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for vardenafil hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of vardenafil hydrochloride?

vardenafil hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.