Avanafil
About
Avanafil belongs to the group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE 5) inhibitors used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. However, Avanafil works only if he is sexually stimulated. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to keep an erection firm enough suitable for sexual activity.
Avanafil contains Avanafil which relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and increases the blood flow into the penis. This helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited.
Take Avanafil as prescribed. You are advised to take Avanafil for as long as your doctor has advised it for you, depending on your medical condition. Avanafil may cause certain common side effects such as headache, stuffy or runny nose, flushing (sudden reddening of the skin), back pain, or sore throat. Most of these side effects will resolve gradually over time and do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Avanafil, tell your doctor before taking Avanafil. If you feel dizzy or have changes in vision, avoid driving or operating heavy machines after taking Avanafil. If you notice a sudden decrease or loss of hearing (sometimes dizziness or ringing in your ears), stop taking Avanafil and contact your doctor immediately. Avoid the consumption of alcohol, as it may impair your ability to get an erection or increase your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Avanafil does not cure erectile dysfunction in males but treats erectile dysfunction.
Uses of Avanafil
Medicinal Benefits
Avanafil contains Avanafil, an impotent agent used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. It relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and increases the blood flow into the penis. This helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, Avanafil treats erectile dysfunction.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Avanafil
- Headache
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Flushing (sudden reddening of the skin)
- Back pain
- Sore throat
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Avanafil, tell your doctor before taking Avanafil. Do not take Avanafil if you have had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months, have certain eye diseases, and loss of vision due to loss of blood flow to the optic (eye) nerve. If you feel dizzy or have changes in vision, avoid driving or operating heavy machines after taking Avanafil. Consult your doctor before taking Avanafil if you have Peyronie’s disease (a deformed penis), or ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours or if you have multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow), sickle cell anaemia (an abnormality of red blood cells), or leukaemia (cancer of blood cells). If you notice a sudden decrease or loss of hearing (sometimes dizziness or ringing in the ears), stop taking Avanafil and contact your doctor immediately. Do not take Avanafil more than once in a day.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: If you are taking medicines used to treat HIV/AIDS (indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir, fosamprenavir), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole), antibiotics (telithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin), antiarrhythmics (procainamide, sotalol, quinidine, amiodarone), anticonvulsant (phenobarbital, primidone, carbamazepine), antiemetics (aprepitant), calcium-channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil), other medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (tadalafil, vardenafil, sildenafil), or drugs used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (riociguat), inform your doctor before taking Avanafil.
Drug-Food interactions: Avanafil may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid consumption of grapefruit juice within 24 hours before taking Avanafil.
Drug-Disease interactions: Avoid taking Avanafil if you have a serious heart problem, low blood pressure or high blood pressure not controlled by medicines, a serious kidney or liver problem, loss of vision in one eye due to insufficient supply of blood to your eye, have chest pain (angina) or you get chest pain during sexual intercourse, if you had a stroke or heart attack in the last six months or if certain serious eye problems run in your family such as retinitis pigmentosa (the back wall of the eye known as retina is damaged). Inform your doctor if you have priapism (prolonged erection of the penis lasting 4 hours or more), any bleeding disorder or active peptic ulceration, heart problem, or have a physical condition that affects the penis shape (such as angulation, Peyronie’s disease or cavernosal fibrosis).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid alcohol consumption while taking Avanafil as it may increase your heart rate and lower blood pressure, leading to dizziness (especially when standing), headache or palpitations (feel your heart beating in your chest). Also, drinking alcohol may also decrease your ability to get an erection.
Pregnancy
not applicable-
Breast Feeding
not applicable-
Driving
cautionAvanafil may cause dizziness or affect your vision. If this happens, avoid driving and operating machinery.
Liver
cautionAvanafil is not recommended for patients with severe liver problems. Therefore, if you have liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Avanafil.
Kidney
cautionAvanafil is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Avanafil if you have kidney disease.
Children
unsafeAvanafil should not be used by children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, as it helps you manage erectile dysfunction.
- To treat your condition effectively, avoid alcohol consumption, as an excessive amount of alcohol may temporarily impair your ability to get an erection.
- Avoid the usage of tobacco.
- Share intimate time with your partner.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Erectile dysfunction: It is the inability to keep an erection firm enough to be suitable for sexual activity. It could be a sign of psychological or physical conditions such as fear of sexual failure, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or stress. Certain health-related factors such as smoking, drinking, being overweight, being physically inactive, and high blood pressure also contribute to erectile dysfunction. Symptoms include difficulty in getting an erection, difficulty in maintaining the erection during intercourse and decreased sexual desire. Avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercising would be helpful in treating and preventing erectile dysfunction.
FAQs
Avanafil contains Avanafil which relaxes the blood vessels in the penis, increases the blood flow into the penis and helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited.
You are not recommended to take Avanafil with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, as it may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart attack/stroke before taking Avanafil.
Avanafil may cause serious side effects such as blurred vision, sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes. Stop taking Avanafil and consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of these side effects.
