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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:27 PM IST

Avanair 100 Tab is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. It contains Avanafil which relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and increases the blood flow into the penis; this helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited. Sometimes, Avanair 100 Tab may cause side effects such as headache, stuffy or runny nose, flushing (sudden reddening of the skin), back pain, or sore throat.

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Composition

AVANAFIL-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Avanair 100 Tab

Avanair 100 Tab is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. However, Avanair 100 Tab works only if he is sexually stimulated. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to keep an erection firm enough suitable for sexual activity.

Avanair 100 Tab contains Avanafil which relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and increases the blood flow into the penis. This helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited. 

Take Avanair 100 Tab as prescribed. You are advised to take Avanair 100 Tab for as long as your doctor has advised it for you, depending on your medical condition. Avanair 100 Tab may cause certain common side effects such as headache, stuffy or runny nose, flushing (sudden reddening of the skin), back pain, or sore throat. Most of these side effects will resolve gradually over time and do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Avanafil, tell your doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab. If you feel dizzy or have changes in vision, avoid driving or operating heavy machines after taking Avanair 100 Tab. If you notice a sudden decrease or loss of hearing (sometimes dizziness or ringing in your ears), stop taking Avanair 100 Tab and contact your doctor immediately. Avoid the consumption of alcohol, as it may impair your ability to get an erection or increase your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Avanair 100 Tab does not cure erectile dysfunction in males but treats erectile dysfunction.

Uses of Avanair 100 Tab

Treatment of erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men.

Medicinal Benefits

Avanair 100 Tab contains Avanafil, an impotent agent used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. It relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and increases the blood flow into the penis. This helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited. Thereby, Avanair 100 Tab treats erectile dysfunction.

Directions for Use

Take Avanair 100 Tab with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Avanair 100 Tab

  • Headache
  • Stuffy or runny nose
  • Flushing (sudden reddening of the skin)
  • Back pain
  • Sore throat

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Avanafil, tell your doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab. Do not take Avanair 100 Tab if you have had a heart attack or stroke in the past 6 months, have certain eye diseases, and loss of vision due to loss of blood flow to the optic (eye) nerve. If you feel dizzy or have changes in vision, avoid driving or operating heavy machines after taking Avanair 100 Tab. Consult your doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab if you have Peyronie’s disease (a deformed penis), or ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours or if you have multiple myeloma (cancer of bone marrow), sickle cell anaemia (an abnormality of red blood cells), or leukaemia (cancer of blood cells). If you notice a sudden decrease or loss of hearing (sometimes dizziness or ringing in the ears), stop taking Avanair 100 Tab and contact your doctor immediately. Do not take Avanair 100 Tab more than once in a day. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: If you are taking medicines used to treat HIV/AIDS (indinavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, nelfinavir, amprenavir, fosamprenavir), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole), antibiotics (telithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin), antiarrhythmics (procainamide, sotalol, quinidine, amiodarone), anticonvulsant (phenobarbital, primidone, carbamazepine), antiemetics (aprepitant), calcium-channel blockers (diltiazem, verapamil), other medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (tadalafil, vardenafil, sildenafil), or drugs used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (riociguat), inform your doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab.

Drug-Food interactions: Avanair 100 Tab may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid consumption of grapefruit juice within 24 hours before taking Avanair 100 Tab.

Drug-Disease interactions: Avoid taking Avanair 100 Tab if you have a serious heart problem, low blood pressure or high blood pressure not controlled by medicines, a serious kidney or liver problem, loss of vision in one eye due to insufficient supply of blood to your eye, have chest pain (angina) or you get chest pain during sexual intercourse, if you had a stroke or heart attack in the last six months or if certain serious eye problems run in your family such as retinitis pigmentosa (the back wall of the eye known as retina is damaged). Inform your doctor if you have priapism (prolonged erection of the penis lasting 4 hours or more), any bleeding disorder or active peptic ulceration, heart problem, or have a physical condition that affects the penis shape (such as angulation, Peyronie’s disease or cavernosal fibrosis).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • INDINAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • AMPRENAVIR
  • FOSAMPRENAVIR
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • TELITHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • SOTALOL
  • QUINIDINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • APREPITANT
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAMAPIL
  • TADALAFIL
  • VARDENAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • RIOCIGAUT

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy weight, eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, as it helps you manage erectile dysfunction.
  • To treat your condition effectively, avoid alcohol consumption, as an excessive amount of alcohol may temporarily impair your ability to get an erection.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.
  • Share intimate time with your partner.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Erectile dysfunction: It is the inability to keep an erection firm enough to be suitable for sexual activity. It could be a sign of psychological or physical conditions such as fear of sexual failure, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or stress. Certain health-related factors such as smoking, drinking, being overweight, being physically inactive, and high blood pressure also contribute to erectile dysfunction. Symptoms include difficulty in getting an erection, difficulty in maintaining the erection during intercourse and decreased sexual desire. Avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercising would be helpful in treating and preventing erectile dysfunction.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Avanair 100 Tab as it may increase your heart rate and lower blood pressure, leading to dizziness (especially when standing), headache or palpitations (feel your heart beating in your chest). Also, drinking alcohol may also decrease your ability to get an erection.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Caution

Avanair 100 Tab may cause dizziness or affect your vision. If this happens, avoid driving and operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Avanair 100 Tab is not recommended for patients with severe liver problems. Therefore, if you have liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab.

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Kidney

Caution

Avanair 100 Tab is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab if you have kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Avanair 100 Tab should not be used by children and adolescents below 18 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

Avanair 100 Tab is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men.
Avanair 100 Tab contains Avanafil which relaxes the blood vessels in the penis, increases the blood flow into the penis and helps it stay hard and erect when the person is sexually excited.
You are not recommended to take Avanair 100 Tab with medicines used to treat angina/chest pain, such as nitrates/nitroglycerin, as it may cause severe lowering of blood pressure. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart attack/stroke before taking Avanair 100 Tab.
Avanair 100 Tab may cause serious side effects such as blurred vision, sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes. Stop taking Avanair 100 Tab and consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of these side effects.
The duration of effects might vary individually. However, Avanair 100 Tab takes 6 hours for the maximal duration of action.
Do not take Avanair 100 Tab if you have recently taken riociguat or nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, and nitro-glycerine as it may cause decrease in blood pressure. Consult the doctor if you have had heart surgery within the past 6 months and if an erection lasts longer than 4 hours. Avanair 100 Tab is not recommended for use in women. Stop taking Avanair 100 Tab and consult the doctor immediately if you have sudden vision loss.
Avanair 100 Tab is one of the safe and effective medications for men who have undergone a prostatectomy or other prostate surgery. However, consult the doctor before taking Avanair 100 Tab if you have had prostate surgery.
Yes, Avanair 100 Tab can improve your sexual performance by treating erectile dysfunction. However, it can be taken only if the doctor has recommended it.
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking Avanair 100 Tab. If you drink a large amount of alcohol then you are more likely to experience side effects like fast heartbeat, dizziness, headache and low blood pressure.
The side effects of Avanair 100 Tab include stuffy or runny nose, headache, sore throat, back pain, and flushing (sudden reddening of the skin). Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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