avanair 100 tablet
What is avanair 100 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Avanafil (100mg) and is used to treat SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS. Inhibits PDE5, increasing cGMP levels in corpus cavernosum, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Avanafil
- Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 avanair 100 tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Off-label uses: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (not approved); Raynaud's phenomenon.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Avanafil |
| Brand Name | Avanair 100 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | SEX STIMULANTS REJUVENATORS |
| Action Class | Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) Inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits PDE5, increasing cGMP levels in corpus cavernosum, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and increased blood flow.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take avanair 100 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of avanair 100 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrates | Major | Severe hypotension, syncope, myocardial infarction |
| Riociguat | Major | Severe hypotension |
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased avanafil exposure |
| Ritonavir | Major | Increased avanafil exposure |
| Alpha-blockers | Moderate | Orthostatic hypotension |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Additive hypotensive effect |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased avanafil efficacy |
| Erythromycin | Moderate | Increased avanafil exposure |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | Slight increase in avanafil levels |
| Antacids | Minor | Possible reduced absorption |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Nitrates
- Nitric oxide donors
- Guanylate cyclase stimulators (e.g., riociguat)
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Alpha-blockers
- Antihypertensives
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin)
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of hypotension and dizziness; avoid excessive alcohol.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Concomitant use with nitrates or nitric oxide donors; hypersensitivity; severe hepatic impairment; hypotension; recent stroke or myocardial infarction; use of guanylate cyclase stimulators.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Not indicated for women; excretion in breast milk unknown.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive measures; monitor blood pressure; consider activated charcoal if recent ingestion.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as needed; do not take more than once daily.
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