Stendra
Developed to address erectile dysfunction to mitigate concerns relating to sexual performance.
- Category
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Active ingredient
- Avanafil
- Supply
- Rx
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50 · 100 · 200mg
Stendra details
- Condition
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Alternative names
- Spedra; Avana
- Therapeutic class
- Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; nasal congestion
- Moderate side effects
- back pain; dyspepsia; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription only (specially controlled medicine)
- Manufacturer
- Menarini
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- nitrates; alpha-blockers; cytochrome p450 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Adults only.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Not applicable.
Contraindications
concurrent use of nitrates; hypersensitivity to avanafil; recent myocardial infarction; severe hypotension
Precautions and warnings
seek care for erections lasting more than four hours; monitor blood pressure; use caution in patients with hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
priapism, requires immediate medical attention; sudden vision loss, requires immediate medical attention; severe cardiovascular event, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to address erectile dysfunction to mitigate concerns relating to sexual performance.
Mechanism of action
Avanafil is a highly selective, reversible inhibitor of PDE5. By increasing cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in the smooth muscle tissues, it promotes relaxation and improves blood flow to the erectile tissues during sexual arousal.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Stendra
Stendra is a well-known brand of avanafil, a treatment for erectile dysfunction. Similar formulations of this active ingredient are also sold under brand names such as Spedra and Avana, typically supplied as a tablet in strengths of 50, 100, and 200mg. Manufactured by Menarini, the product provides an alternative for those seeking this specific compound.
Buying Stendra online
Stendra is registered across 14 markets globally, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. Generic versions of avanafil, often produced in India, provide a more affordable route for users compared to the original name-brand formulations. This remains one of the most frequently requested options for expats and residents across the region who require reliable access to treatment when living far from urban commercial centres.