Spedra (Avanafil) Tablets
Available in multiple pack sizes
- Treats erectile dysfunction
- Uses the active ingredient avanafil
- Helps you get and maintain an erection
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use
- Just 1 tablet before you have sex
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Spedra tablets are an erectile dysfunction treatment that uses an active ingredient called avanafil to help you get and maintain an erection. If you, like many men, are struggling to get hard when you have sex, Spedra can help you regain your confidence in the bedroom. Just take one tablet before you’re going to have sex and see the effects within 15-30 minutes.
How Spedra works
Spedra contains an active ingredient called avanafil, which is a type of medication called PDE5 inhibitors. These medications treat erectile dysfunction by helping the blood vessels in your penis to relax, letting blood flow to the area more easily. Increased blood flow is an essential part of getting an erection, so by relaxing your blood vessels, Spedra can help you to get and maintain an erection when sexually stimulated.
Directions
Take one Spedra tablet 15 - 30 minutes before you plan to have sex. Leave an interval of at least 2 days between each dose.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Spedra can have side effects, although you may not experience them yourself. The most common side effects of this medication include:
- Headaches
- Flushing
- Nasal congestion
- Dizziness
- Feeling sleepy or tired
- Sinus congestion
- Back pain
- Hot flushes
- Feeling out of breath
- Heartbeat changes
- An increased heartbeat
- Feeling your heartbeat in your chest (palpitations)
- Indigestion, feeling sick, or being sick
- Blurry vision
- Raised liver enzymes
If you experience these or any other side effects while taking Spedra you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible. For a complete list of potential side effects see the patient information leaflet included with your medication.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects while taking Spedra you should stop taking this medication and seek immediate medical attention from your local A&E department or through 999, if necessary.
- An erection that lasts longer than 4 hours
- Blurred vision
- A sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes
- A sudden decrease or loss of hearing which may also be accompanied by dizziness or ringing in your ears
Warnings
Do not take Spedra if you are allergic to avanafil or any of the other ingredients included in this medication. You should not take this medication if you:
- Have a serious cardiac problem
- Have had a stroke or heart attack within the past 6 months
- Have low or high blood pressure which is not controlled by medicines
- Have chest pain or angina or get chest pain during sex
- Have serious liver or kidney problems
- Have loss of vision in one eye caused by not enough blood getting to your eye
- Have a family history of serious eye problems such as retinitis pigmentosa
Food & Drink
Spedra can be taken with food or on an empty stomach, but it is important to note that taking it with food can mean that it takes longer to work. You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice for at least 24 hours before taking this medication as it can lead to you accidentally receiving a higher dose of avanafil than you need.
Alcohol
We do not recommend drinking alcohol while taking Spedra as it can increase your chances of experiencing the side effects of this medication. Alcohol can also make it more difficult for you to get an erection.
Other medications
You should tell your prescriber about any other medications you are taking during your consultation for Spedra. Some medications can interact with this treatment, changing the way your medication behaves and causing unwanted side effects. You should not take Spedra if you are already taking:
- "Nitrate" medicines, which are used for chest pain, for example, amyl nitrate or glyceryl nitrate
- Medicines for HIV or AIDS, for example, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, or atazanavir
- Antifungal treatments, for example, ketoconazole, itraconazole, or voriconazole
- Antibiotics for bacterial infections, for example, clarithromycin or telithromycin
- Riociguat, which is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs
Age restrictions
Spedra is not suitable for use in children or anyone under the age of 18.
Driving and using machinery
While taking Spedra should not affect your ability to drive or use machinery, some of its side effects may affect your vision or ability to make judgements. If you experience any dizziness, changes to your vision, or any other symptoms that may affect your judgement you should not attempt to drive or use machinery until you are absolutely sure that your symptoms have passed.
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Erectile Dysfunction - Causes & Treatment
What causes erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction, sometimes known as impotence, is a common problem amongst men and may be caused by age, being overweight, smoking, drinking too much alcohol, or having a medical condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease.
The inability to create or maintain an erection happens when there isn’t enough blood flowing to the penis, if the penis cannot trap blood, or when the nerve signals don’t send the signal of arousal to the penis.
Diabetes can cause nerve damage in the penis, in addition to certain cancer treatments affecting its functionality.
Can women take Spedra?
Spedra is not suitable for use in women or those who were assigned female at birth.
If you are not sure whether Spedra would be right for you you should ask a member of your healthcare team for more information about this treatment.
Will Spedra affect my fertility?
Spedra has not been shown to affect the structure or movement of sperm during testing on healthy volunteers.
This means that this medication should not affect your fertility while you're using it.
However, if you are at all concerned about your fertility and are thinking about taking Spedra, you should speak to your doctor or prescriber during your consultation for this treatment.
Will Spedra make me get an erection when I’m not having sex?
When you’ve taken Spedra tablets you will need sexual stimulation before you can get an erection.
These tablets won’t make you get an erection without stimulation, so there’s no need to worry about embarrassing moments if you are interrupted before you can have sex after taking your medication.
Do I need a prescription for this medication?
You do need a prescription for this medication in the UK.
Our healthcare professionals can provide prescriptions if they think this treatment would be right for you and your condition.
When you click the button which reads “Start Consultation” at the top of this page, you’ll see a short questionnaire set up by our healthcare team which is designed to help them understand your medical needs.
Just like an in-person consultation with your GP, our doctors will assess your answers to their questions and write a prescription for the treatment they think will be best for you.
You’ll then be able to pay for your medication and we’ll send it out to you quickly and in discreet packaging.
