Avana Brand

Avana® is FDA-approved anti-impotence drug manufactured by Sunrise Remedies.

The active ingredient of Avana® is Avanafil, which is classified as PDE5 inhibitor and is aimed to treat male sexual dysfunction.

Other well-known agents share a similar mechanism of action as Avanafil: Tadalafil (Cialis), Sildenafil (Viagra) and Vardenafil (Levitra).

Once a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, Avanafil expands muscles in the walls of blood vessels, thereby increases blood flow into the penis and provides a strong erection. The effect of medication starts in 15-30 minutes after taking and can last up to 6 hours, allowing you to choose the most appropriate time for you and your partner.

Avanafil helps to achieve an erection when sexual stimulation occurs.

Avana® doesn't protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV) and from pregnancy.

Avana® is not intended for the treatment in women and children.

Dosage

Take one pill orally with a full glass of water 15-30 minutes before sexual activity. It may be taken with or without food.

Start with 50 mg, if you are undergoing stable alpha-blocker therapy or have other health issues.

You should not take the medication more than once a day or more than a recommended dose.

Missing a dose

Avana® is used only when needed, therefore missed dosages are not relevant. Do not take a double dose of Avana®.

Overdose

If an overdose occurs and you are not feeling well, you should seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) and away from excess moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.

Side effects

Avana® has its side effects. The most common are:

• hives
• difficulty breathing
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
• dizziness or nausea during sexual intercourse
• pain, numbness, or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw
• blurred vision
• headache

Side effect occurrence does not only depend on medication you are taking, but also on your overall health and other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Avana® if you are allergic to Avana®'s components.

Do not take Avana® if you are also using organic nitrates, nitrate drug for chest pain or heart condition (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate), nitrates as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers").

Do not take Avana® if you take other medication to treat erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat (Adempas).

Do not take Avana® in case you are taking erythromycin, medicines called alpha-blockers, ketoconazole, itraconazole (Sporanox or Nizoral), ritonavir (Norvir) or indinavir (Crixivan).

Try not to consume alcohol while using Avana®, as it can lower your blood pressure, causing dizziness and rapid heart rate (tachycardia).

Do not drive or operate machinery while taking the medication.

Contact you doctor or health care professional right away if the erection lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful.

Avana® does not protect you and your partner from sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.

Avana® can be dangerous for children and women.

Q: What is Avana®?

A: Avana® is a medication used to increase potency in men. Avana® contains an active ingredient Avanafil (an anti-impotence agent) that is used to treat erectile dysfunction. It relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Avana® is fast-acting erectile dysfunction pill that may be taken with or without food, has few established side effects and offers a short refractory period before next sexual intercourse.

Q: How does Avana® work?

A: Once a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, Avanafil expands blood vessels, increases blood flow into the penis, and provides a strong erection. The effect of Avana® can last up to 6 hours.

Q: What are the possible side effects of Avana®?

A: You can experience these side effects while taking Avana®: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling, blurred vision or nausea during sexual intercourse. Taking Avana® with the medicines called "nitrates", or recreational drugs referred to as "poppers" may cause the decrease in blood pressure.