Generic Levitra or Vardenafil is a well-known men health drug recommended for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Levitra does not cure erectile dysfunction, but it can help you have a healthy sex life. Levitra hydrochloride, or simply vardenafil, falls into a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors. A drug class is a group of drugs that work in the same way. It works by allowing more blood to flow to your penis and making it easier to get an erection. Levitra generic does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV.