Spedra Tablets - Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

Spedra contains the active substance avanafil. It belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Spedra is a treatment for adult men suffering from erectile dysfunction (also known as impotence). This is when you cannot get, or struggle to maintain hard, erect penis suitable for sexual activity. Spedra works by helping the blood vessels in your penis to relax. This increases the blood flow into your penis, helping it stay hard and erect when you get sexually excited. Spedra does not cure your condition. It is important to note that Spedra only works if you are sexually stimulated. You and your partner will still need to use foreplay to get ready for sex – just as you would if you were not taking a medicine to help you. Spedra will not help you if you do not have erectile dysfunction.

What is Spedra used for?

Spedra is used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis, helping to achieve and maintain an erection.

How quickly does Spedra work?

Spedra can start working within 15 minutes of taking the tablet.

How should I take Spedra?

Take one tablet approximately 15-30 minutes before sexual activity. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.

What are the common side effects of Spedra?

Common side effects include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, and dizziness.

Can Spedra interact with other medications?

Yes, inform your prescriber about all other medications you are taking, as Spedra can interact with certain drugs.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

Spedra is taken as needed, so there is no regular dosing schedule. Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours.

Are there any warnings associated with Spedra?

Do not take Spedra if you experience severe side effects like priapism or sudden vision or hearing loss. Seek immediate medical help.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Spedra if any of these conditions affect you:

• - If you have heart trouble. It may be risky for you to have sexual intercourse
• - If you suffer from priapism, that is a persistent erection lasting 4 hours or more. This can happen in men with conditions like sickle cell disease, multiple myeloma or leukaemia.
• - If you have a physical condition that affects the shape of your penis (such as angulation, Peyronie’s disease or cavernosal fibrosis)
• - If you have any bleeding disorder or active peptic ulceration.
• - If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Spedra. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Take as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Spedra tablets contain 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg of avanafil. Spedra tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: mannitol, fumaric acid, hyprolose, calcium carbonate, magnesium stearate and iron oxide yellow.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side effects:  Stop taking Spedra and see a healthcare professional straight away if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:

• - an erection that will not go away (“priapism”). If you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, this must be treated as soon as possible or lasting damage can happen to your penis (including not being able to get erections).
• - blurred vision.
• - sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
• - sudden decrease or loss of hearing (sometimes you may also feel dizzy or have ringing in your ears).

• - headache
• - flushing
• - nasal congestion

• - feeling dizzy
• - feeling sleepy or very tired
• - sinus congestion
• - back pain
• - hot flush
• - feeling out of breath when you exert yourself
• - heartbeat changes seen on a heart tracing (ECG)
• - increased heartbeat
• - feeling your heartbeat in your chest (palpitations)
• - indigestion, feeling or being sick to your stomach
• - blurry vision
• - raised liver enzymes