Avanafil 100mg Tablet is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It increases blood flow to the penis to help men get an erection. It works by helping to relax the blood vessels in your penis, allowing the blood to flow into your penis when you get sexually excited.

Avanafil 100mg Tablet may be taken on an empty stomach or with a meal. It should be strictly taken as advised by your doctor. The medicine will only help you to get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. You should take it about one hour before you plan to have sex. The amount of time it takes to work varies from person to person, but it normally takes between 30 minutes and one hour. Take it only if you need it and it has been prescribed to you by a doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, flushing, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and back pain. Talk to the doctor if the side effects are bothersome or do not go away.

This medicine is not intended for use by women, and men should avoid using any other medicines to treat impotence without talking to a doctor. It can be dangerous to take this medicine along with medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain). Do not take this medicine if you have severe heart or liver problems, recently had a stroke or heart attack, or have low blood pressure. Let your doctor know if you suffer from any of these conditions or any other health problems before taking this medicine. You should not drive if this medicine makes you feel dizzy. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can lead to side effects.

Uses of Avanafil Tablet

Erectile dysfunction

Benefits of Avanafil Tablet

In Erectile dysfunction

Avanafil 100mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels in your penis. This allows the blood to flow into the penis and produce an erection when sexually aroused. This medicine will only help get an erection if you are sexually stimulated. It is very effective but needs to be taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. This medicine should not be taken by a person who is taking medicines called nitrates (often given for chest pain).

Side effects of Avanafil Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Avanafil

Headache
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Back pain

How to use Avanafil Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avanafil 100mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Avanafil Tablet works

Avanafil 100mg Tablet helps widen (relax) certain blood vessels and improves the blood flow to the penis that leads to penile erection following sexual stimulation.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Avanafil 100mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Avanafil 100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Avanafil 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Avanafil 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Avanafil 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Avanafil 100mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Avanafil 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Avanafil 100mg Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Avanafil Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Avanafil 100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Take Avanafil 100mg Tablet exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is intended to be taken before sexual activity and is not to be used daily.
Avoid alcohol since it can reduce your ability to get an erection and may prevent you from getting the maximum benefits of this medicine.
Let your doctor know if you have any heart disease, high or low blood pressure, or a history of heart attack.
If you experience sudden visual disturbances, stop taking Avanafil 100mg Tablet and consult your doctor immediately.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidinecarboxamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase-V inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

Taking Avanafil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Nitroprusside (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may cause a serious drop in blood pressure. Do not consume Nitroprusside with Avanafil.

Vericiguat (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Vericiguat with Avanafil.

Riociguat (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. Do not consume Riociguat with Avanafil.

Mifepristone (Oral Route) Moderate

Mifepristone may raise blood levels of Avanafil. Do not consume Mifepristone with Avanafil. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weight gain, dizziness, ... More

Efavirenz (Oral Route) Moderate

Efavirenz may reduce blood levels of Avanafil. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

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Patient concerns

Early ejaculation, erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction and early ejaculation

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3. tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

Erectile dysfunction premature ejaculation Medication for Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, Ali a cohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

erectile dysfunction, getting dysfunction from fee days.

Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Sexology

hi. Treatment for erectile dysfunction: 1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects

Suffering from erectile dysfunction

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. Erectile problems can be happen to people at any age having issue like stress, fatigue, disturb relationship, anxiety, alcohol, smoking and medical problems like High BP, Diabetes, obesity etc. My personal advice is lifestyle changes like exercising, losing weight, stopping smoking,curbing alcohol, don't wear tight pants, do pelvic kegal exercise. There are medications but they have side effects so i dont advice first. But i strongly recommend to start healthy life with some antioxidant vitamins and healthy diet. You may take vitamin like DHEA cap, L arginine and herbal ashwagandha capsule. Apply Himcolin gel. Concentrate on Yoga and meditation and also take help from your partner. Use these for couple of months if not improved do few blood tests like thyroid, sugar and testosterone and let me know.

FAQs

How long does the effect of Avanafil 100mg Tablet last?

The maximal duration of action of Avanafil 100mg Tablet is 6 hours.

What is the most important information I should know about Avanafil 100mg Tablet?

i. Patients should not use Avanafil 100mg Tablet if sexual activity is inadvisable due to a history of heart disease.<br>ii. Patients on Avanafil 100mg Tablet taking medications for high blood pressure or alcohol in large amounts may experience a drop in blood pressure which can make them feel dizzy, faint, or have a heart attack or stroke.<br>iii. Patients should seek emergency treatment if an erection lasts for more than 4 hours.<br>iv. Patients should stop Avanafil 100mg Tablet and seek medical care if a sudden loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

Is Avanafil 100mg Tablet effective for men who have had prostate surgery?

Yes, this medicine is one of several erectile dysfunction medications that are safe and effective for men who have had a prostatectomy or other prostate surgery.

Can I take Avanafil 100mg Tablet for improving my sexual performance?

It is not advisable to take this medicine for improving sexual performance without first discussing it with your doctor.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Avanafil 100mg Tablet?

Taking this medicine with alcohol can increase your risk of low blood pressure. If you plan on taking it, limit your alcohol consumption after consulting your doctor.

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