[Modernity in the treatment of erectile dysfunction: Levitra (vardenafil) in the form of oral dispersible tablet].

Due to high efficiency, prompt action and low incidence of side effects, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors are the drugs of first choice in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). One of the most widely used drugs in this group currently is vardenafil. Vardenafil has a number of properties that distinguish it from other drugs in this group: high selectivity and the highest inhibitory activity. Recently, new form of this drug, an oral-dispersible tablet (Levitra ODT) was developed. It dissolves in the mouth for a few seconds and does not required to drink water. This feature Levitra ODT enables easy administration of the drug, which provides the desired effect at any time and in any circumstances. Studies have shown that of simplicity of drug intake is one of the most important characteristics of the "ideal" treatment for erectile dysfunction from the point of view of patients. Currently, Levitra ODT is available at a dose of 10 mg. Two large, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled studies, POTENT I and POTENT II, with participation of more than 700 patients with erectile dysfunction divided into 2 age groups, have shown a high efficacy and good tolerability of Levitra ODT in both groups. Thus, Levitra ODT is a new and promising form of the drug vardenafil, more convenient to use. There is no doubt that Levitra ODT will occupy an important place in the arsenal of modern methods of treatment of erectile dysfunction due to its high efficacy, good tolerability and usability.