Stendra (Avanafil) Oral: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Brand: Stendra

Generic: Avanafil

Stendra is a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor that is used to treat erectile dysfunction. This medicine inhibits the phosphodiesterase type 5 enzyme which is found primarily in the corpus cavernosum penis.

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. This medicine helps to keep an erection after a sexual stimulation by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Stendra will not cause an erection if there is no physical action done to the penis during sexual intercourse.

Before using Stendra, you must know all about the risks and complications associated with it. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Stendra or to any other medications.

This medication is not recommended for use in children. Pregnancy category C – No adequate studies has been conducted in pregnant women for the use of this medication.

There are no adequate studies whether Avanafil can pass through breast milk or if it could cause harmful effects to the infant.

Taking this medication with any of the following medicines is not recommended and you may not be required to use this medication. Otherwise, alternative medicine may be prescribed for your other medications.

Amyl Nitrite
Erythrityl Tetranitrate
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Nitroglycerin
Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
Riociguat

Taking this medication with any of the following medications is usually not recommended, but with the exception in some cases. Dosage or frequency of one or both of your medicines may be changed if both medicines are prescribed together.

Atazanavir
Boceprevir
Clarithromycin
Cobicistat
Conivaptan
Darunavir
Efavirenz
Etravirine
Indinavir
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Lopinavir
Nefazodone
Nelfinavir
Nevirapine
Posaconazole
Ritonavir
Saquinavir
Telaprevir
Telithromycin
Voriconazole

Taking this medication with any of the following medications may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. Dosage or frequency of one or both of your medicines may be changed if both medicines are prescribed together.

Doxazosin
Erythromycin
Tamsulosin

Some medical conditions can interact with this medication.

Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

Abnormal penis, including curved penis and birth defects of the penis
Age greater than 50 years
Coronary artery disease
Crowded disc or low cup to disc ratio in the eye
Diabetes
Heart disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION
Smoking
Angina
Arrhythmia
Blood vessel problems
Congestive heart failure
Heart attack
Hypertension
Hypotension
Retinal disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa
Stroke (within the last 6 months) — Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
Bleeding disorders
Stomach ulcers
Leukemia
Multiple myeloma
Sickle-cell anemia

Proper usage of Stendra requires strict adherence to your doctor’s orders. Excessive use of this medication will increase the chance for side effects. This medication can be taken with or without food.

Avoid eating or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medicine. The initial dose for adults is 100 mg/day to be taken 15 minutes before sexual intercourse. Dosage may be adjusted by your doctor if needed.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is near for your next dose, skip the missed dose and start again to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Store the medication in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep out of reach of children. Do not keep expired medications.

In using Stendra, you must be careful and take some precautions as advised by your doctor.

Check with your doctor right away if:

If you experience a prolonged or painful erection for 4 hours or more.
If you experience a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.
If you have a sudden decrease in hearing or loss of hearing, which may be accompanied by dizziness and ringing in the ears.
If you have more than one of these symptoms: blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly, sweating, or unusual tiredness or weakness. This medication can cause low blood pressure.

Tell to all of your doctors that you are taking Avanafil. You should also tell your doctor if you have any history of heart problems since this medication can cause serious side effects in patients with heart problems.

Avoid using this medicine with Riociguat, nitrate medicine, or other PDE5 inhibitors. Avoid drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages while you are using this medicine. Doing so can cause a headache, dizziness, fast heart rate, or low blood pressure.

This medicine will not keep you from transmitting HIV to other people during sexual intercourse. It is recommended to understand and practice safe sex. Talk to your doctor if you are taking any other medication.