Filitra Professional 20mg Tablet

Q1: What is Filitra Professional 20mg used for?

Filitra Professional 20mg is a sublingual Vardenafil 20mg tablet by Fortune Healthcare used to treat erectile dysfunction. Placed under the tongue, it absorbs directly through sublingual mucosa blood vessels, producing onset within 10 to 15 minutes — substantially faster than swallowed vardenafil tablets.

Q2: What does 'Professional' mean in Filitra Professional?

'Professional' refers to the sublingual delivery format. Rather than being swallowed and dissolved in the stomach, Filitra Professional is placed under the tongue where it dissolves and is absorbed directly through sublingual blood vessels, bypassing gastric processing.

Q3: How fast does Filitra Professional 20mg take effect?

Filitra Professional typically begins working within 10 to 15 minutes of sublingual placement. This is significantly faster than conventional swallowed vardenafil (25–60 minutes) and represents the fastest available vardenafil onset for truly spontaneous sexual activity.

Q4: Is vardenafil in Filitra Professional different from sildenafil?

Yes. Vardenafil has approximately 10× higher PDE-5 binding potency than sildenafil per milligram, lower PDE-6 cross-reactivity (fewer visual side effects), but greater QT interval prolongation. These differences make vardenafil clinically distinct from sildenafil despite treating the same condition.

Q5: What is the QT prolongation risk with Filitra Professional?

Vardenafil prolongs the cardiac QT interval at standard doses. An ECG assessing baseline QT interval is recommended before initiating any vardenafil formulation, including sublingual. Antiarrhythmic drugs are absolutely contraindicated.

Q6: How do I take Filitra Professional correctly?

Place the tablet under your tongue. Hold it there without chewing, swallowing, eating, or drinking. Allow it to dissolve completely — typically within 1 to 3 minutes. Avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes before placement for optimal sublingual absorption.

Q7: How long does Filitra Professional 20mg last?

Filitra Professional 20mg provides a 4 to 5 hour activity window, consistent with standard vardenafil pharmacokinetics. Sublingual delivery speeds onset but does not extend the duration of action.

Q8: Who should not use Filitra Professional 20mg?

Men taking organic nitrates, antiarrhythmic drugs (amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine), alpha-blockers, strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, or those with known QT prolongation, significant cardiovascular disease, or severe hepatic impairment must not use Filitra Professional.

Q9: How does Filitra Professional compare to standard Filitra 20mg tablets?

Both contain Vardenafil 20mg. Filitra Professional (sublingual) achieves faster onset via mucosal absorption and avoids gastric dissolution; standard Filitra 20mg is a conventional film-coated tablet. The pharmacological effect at peak concentration is comparable between both formulations.

Q10: Can grapefruit be taken with Filitra Professional?

No. Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4, which metabolises vardenafil. This can cause dangerous drug accumulation regardless of whether vardenafil is taken sublingually or swallowed. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice must be avoided.

Q11: What sensation occurs under the tongue with Filitra Professional?

A mild tingling or slight taste sensation under the tongue is typical as the sublingual tablet dissolves. This is a normal formulation characteristic and not indicative of an adverse reaction.

Q12: Is a prescription required for Filitra Professional 20mg?

Yes. Vardenafil requires a prescription. A physician consultation should include baseline cardiac assessment (ECG for QT interval), drug interaction screening, and confirmation that the sublingual format is appropriate for your health profile.