It has been a decade since any new treatments have been
added to the pharmaceutical offerings for treatment of erectile dysfunction, or
ED. On April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a press
release announcing that the agency had approved a new medication, Stendra, that
is intended to aid in the treatment of ED.
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| Stendra(Avanafil), Can Help In Treating Erectile Dysfunction |
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Stendra, the trade name for avanafil, joins the ranks of
Viagra, Levitra and Cialis as medications to aid in increasing blood flow to
the penis. All four drugs are in the class called phosphodiesterase type 5
(PDE5) inhibitors.
The Role of Clinical Research Studies
As with any new drug seeking approval from the FDA, years of
background testing first in laboratories and then in humans must be completed.
The research conclusions must demonstrate both effectiveness of the drug and
its safety.
A total of three double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical
studies that included more than 1200 participants. Study participants were
followed for a 12-week course of one of the three dosages available for
avanafil or a placebo 30 minutes prior to sexual activity; a smaller subset was
monitored for an additional forty weeks.
The FDA reports that study participants, who were asked
every four weeks to complete a questionnaire on erectile function, vaginal
penetration and sexual intercourse, showed a "statistically significant
improvement" in all three areas with each of the available doses.
Side effects of Stendra reported in more than 2 percent of
study participants included headache, facial flushing, back pain and nasal
congestion. As with the other PDE5 inhibitors, there is the possibility of the
rare occurance of an erection that lasts longer than four hours (priapism) that
requires immediate medical attention.
Bottom Line
Precautions with Stendra are the same as with the other ED
medications: men who take nitrate medications should not take this medication
and severe side effects such as vision and hearing changes/loss may occur.
As the physician in the accompanying video explains, only
you and your doctor can determine if this new medication is right for you.
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This article is informational only. It is not intended to
take the place of or replace information from your health care provider. Always
consult your health care provider for questions/concerns about your health.
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