Avanafil
Tablet · Oral
Uses
Avanafil tablets are a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult males. Avanafil tablet is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
• The starting dose is 100 mg taken as early as approximately 15 minutes before sexual activity, on an as needed basis ( 2.1 )
• Take avanafil tablet no more than once a day ( 2.1 ).
• Based on efficacy and/or tolerability, the dose may be increased to 200 mg taken as early as approximately 15 minutes before sexual activity or decreased to 50 mg taken approximately 30 minutes before sexual activity. Use the lowest dose that provides benefit ( 2.1 ).
• Avanafil tablet may be taken with or without food ( 2.2 )
• Do not use avanafil tablet with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors ( 2.3 )
• If taking a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, the dose should be no more than 50 mg in a 24-hour period ( 2.3 ).
• In patients on stable alpha-blocker therapy, the recommended starting dose of avanafil tablet is 50 mg ( 2.3 ). 2.1 Erectile Dysfunction The recommended starting dose is 100 mg. Avanafil tablets should be taken orally as needed as early as approximately 15 minutes before sexual activity. Based on individual efficacy and tolerability, the dose may be increased to 200 mg taken as early as approximately 15 minutes before sexual activity, or decreased to 50 mg taken approximately 30 minutes before sexual activity. The lowest dose that provides benefit should be used. The maximum recommended dosing frequency is once per day. Sexual stimulation is required for a response to treatment. 2.2 Use with Food Avanafil tablets may be taken with or without food. 2.3 Concomitant Medications Nitrates Concomitant use of nitrates in any form is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4.1 )]. Alpha-Blockers If avanafil tablet is co-administered with an alpha-blocker, patients should be stable on alpha-blocker therapy prior to initiating treatment with avanafil tablet, and avanafil tablet should be initiated at the 50 mg dose [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. CYP3A4 Inhibitors
• For patients taking concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (including ketoconazole, ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, saquinavir and telithromycin), do not use avanafil tablet [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )].
• For patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (including erythromycin, amprenavir, aprepitant, diltiazem, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, and verapamil), the maximum recommended dose of avanafil tablet is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )].
Dosage forms and strengths
Avanafil tablets, 50 mg are white to off-white, oval shape, biconvex tablets debossed with ‘A41’ on one side and ‘H’ on the other side. Avanafil tablets, 100 mg are white to off-white, oval shape, biconvex tablets debossed with ‘A42’ on one side and ‘H’ on the other side. Avanafil tablets, 200 mg are white to off-white, oval shape, biconvex tablets debossed with ‘A43’ on one side and ‘H’ on the other side. Tablets: 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg ( 3 )
Contraindications
• Administration of avanafil tablet to patients using any form of organic nitrate is contraindicated ( 4.1 )
• Hypersensitivity to any component of the avanafil tablet ( 4.2 )
• Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators such as riociguat and vericiguat ( 4.3 ) 4.1 Nitrates Administration of avanafil tablets with any form of organic nitrates, either regularly and/or intermittently, is contraindicated. Consistent with its known effects on the nitric oxide/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) pathway, avanafil has been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of nitrates. In a patient who has taken avanafil tablets, where nitrate administration is deemed medically necessary in a life-threatening situation, at least 12 hours should elapse after the last dose of avanafil tablets before nitrate administration is considered. In such circumstances, nitrates should only be administered under close medical supervision with appropriate hemodynamic monitoring [see Contraindications ( 4.1 ), Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. 4.2 Hypersensitivity Reactions Avanafil is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the tablet. Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, including pruritis and eyelid swelling. 4.3 Concomitant Guanylate Cyclase (GC) Stimulators Do not use avanafil tablets in patients who are using a GC stimulator, such as riociguat or vericiguat. PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil tablets may potentiate the hypotensive effects of GC stimulators.
Warnings and precautions
Evaluation of erectile dysfunction (ED) should include an appropriate medical assessment to identify potential underlying causes, as well as treatment options. Before prescribing avanafil, it is important to note the following:
• Patients should not use avanafil if sexual activity is inadvisable due to cardiovascular status or any other reason ( 5.1 )
• Use of avanafil with alpha-blockers, other antihypertensives, or substantial amounts of alcohol (greater than 3 units) may lead to hypotension ( 2.3 , 5.6 , 5.7 )
• Patients should seek emergency treatment if an erection lasts greater than 4 hours ( 5.3 )
• Patients should stop avanafil and seek medical care if a sudden loss of vision occurs in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of Non Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION). Avanafil should be used with caution, and only when the anticipated benefits outweigh the risks, in patients with a history of NAION. Patients with a “crowded” optic disc may also be at an increased risk of NAION ( 5.4 , 6.2 )
• Patients should stop taking avanafil and seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Cardiovascular Risk There is a potential for cardiac risk during sexual activity in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Therefore, treatments for ED, including avanafil, should not be used in men for whom sexual activity is inadvisable because of their underlying cardiovascular status. Patients with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis) and those with severely impaired autonomic control of blood pressure can be particularly sensitive to the actions of vasodilators, including avanafil. The following groups of patients were not included in clinical safety and efficacy trials for avanafil, and therefore until further information is available, avanafil is not recommended for the following groups:
• Patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction, stroke, life-threatening arrhythmia, or coronary revascularization within the last 6 months;
• Patients with resting hypotension (blood pressure less than 90/50 mmHg) or hypertension (blood pressure greater than 170/100 mmHg);
• Patients with unstable angina, angina with sexual intercourse, or New York Heart Association Class 2 or greater congestive heart failure. As with other PDE5 inhibitors avanafil has systemic vasodilatory properties and may augment the blood pressure-lowering effect of other anti-hypertensive medications. Avanafil 200 mg resulted in transient decreases in sitting blood pressure in healthy volunteers of 8.0 mmHg systolic and 3.3 mmHg diastolic [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] , with the maximum decrease observed at 1 hour after dosing. While this normally would be expected to be of little consequence in most patients, prior to prescribing avanafil, physicians should carefully consider whether patients with underlying cardiovascular disease could be affected adversely by such vasodilatory effects, especially in combination with sexual activity. 5.2 Concomitant Use of CYP3A4 Inhibitors Avanafil metabolism is principally mediated by the CYP450 isoform 3A4 (CYP3A4). Inhibitors of CYP3A4 may reduce avanafil clearance and increase plasma concentrations of avanafil. For patients taking concomitant strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (including ketoconazole, ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, saquinavir and telithromycin), do not use avanafil [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )]. For patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (including erythromycin, amprenavir, aprepitant, diltiazem, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, and verapamil), the maximum recommended dose of avanafil is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )]. 5.3 Prolonged Erection Prolonged erection greater than 4 hours and priapism (painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration) have been reported with other PDE5 inhibitors. In the event of an erection that persists longer than 4 hours, the patient should seek immediate medical assistance. If not treated immediately, penile tissue damage and permanent loss of potency could result. Avanafil should be used with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie’s disease), or in patients who have conditions which may predispose them to priapism (such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia). 5.4 Effects on Eye Physicians should advise patients to stop use of all PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil and seek medical attention in the event of a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. Such an event may be a sign of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare condition and a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision that has been reported rarely postmarketing in temporal association with the use of all PDE5 inhibitors. Based on published literature, the annual incidence of NAION is 2.5 to 11.8 cases per 100,000 in males aged ≥ 50. An observational case-crossover study evaluated the risk of NAION when PDE5 inhibitor use, as a class, occurred immediately before NAION onset (within 5 half-lives), compared to PDE5 inhibitor use in a prior time period. The results suggest an approximate 2-fold increase in the risk of NAION, with a risk estimate of 2.15 (95% CI 1.06, 4.34). A similar study reported a consistent result, with a risk estimate of 2.27 (95% CI 0.99, 5.20). Other risk factors for NAION, such as the presence of “crowded” optic disc, may have contributed to the occurrence of NAION in these studies. Neither the rare postmarketing reports, nor the association of PDE5 inhibitor use and NAION in the observational studies, substantiate a causal relationship between PDE5 inhibitor use and NAION [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )].
Side effects
Most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 2%) include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, and back pain ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Avanafil was administered to 2215 men during clinical trials. In trials of avanafil for use as needed, a total of 493 patients were exposed for greater than or equal to 6 months, and 153 patients were treated for greater than or equal to 12 months. In three randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials lasting up to 3 months in duration, the mean age of patients was 56.4 years (range from 23 to 88 years). 83.9% of patients were White, 13.8% were Black, 1.4% Asian, and <1% Hispanic. 41.1% were current or previous smokers. 30.6% had diabetes mellitus. The discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions for patients treated with avanafil 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg was 1.4%, 2.0%, and 2.0%, respectively, compared to 1.7% for placebo-treated patients. Table 1 presents the adverse reactions reported when avanafil was taken as recommended (on an as-needed basis) from these 3 clinical trials. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by Greater Than or Equal to 2% of Patients Treated with Avanafil From 3 Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trials Lasting 3 Months for Avanafil Use as Needed Adverse Reaction Placebo (N = 349) Avanafil 50 mg (N = 217) Avanafil 100 mg (N = 349) Avanafil 200 mg (N = 352) Headache 1.7% 5.1% 6.9% 10.5% Flushing 0.0% 3.2% 4.3% 4.0% Nasal congestion 1.1% 1.8% 2.9% 2.0% Nasopharyngitis 2.9% 0.9% 2.6% 3.4% Back pain 1.1% 3.2% 2.0% 1.1% Adverse reactions reported by greater than or equal to 1%, but less than 2% of patients in any avanafil dose group, and greater than placebo included: upper respiratory infection (URI), bronchitis, influenza, sinusitis, sinus congestion, hypertension, dyspepsia, nausea, constipation, and rash. In an open-label, long-term extension study of two of these randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, the total duration of treatment was up to 52 weeks. Among the 712 patients who participated in this open-label extension study, the mean age of the population was 56.4 years (range from 23 to 88 years). The discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions for patients treated with avanafil (50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg) was 2.8%. In this extension trial, all eligible patients were initially assigned to avanafil 100 mg. At any point during the trial, patients could request to have their dose of avanafil increased to 200 mg or decreased to 50 mg based on their individual response to treatment. In total, 536 (approximately 75%) patients increased their dose to 200 mg and 5 (less than 1%) patients reduced their dose to 50 mg. Table 2 presents the adverse reactions reported when avanafil was taken as recommended (on an as-needed basis) in this open-label extension trial. Table 2: Adverse Reactions Reported by Greater Than or Equal to 2% of Patients Treated With Avanafil in an Open-Label Extension Trial Adverse Reaction Avanafil (N = 711) Headache 5.6% Flushing 3.5% Nasopharyngitis 3.4% Nasal congestion 2.1% Adverse reactions reported by greater than or equal to 1%, but less than 2% of patients in the open-label extension study included: upper respiratory infection (URI), influenza, sinusitis, bronchitis, dizziness, back pain, arthralgia, hypertension, and diarrhea. The following events occurred in less than 1% of patients in the three placebo-controlled 3-month clinical trials and/or the open-label, long-term extension study lasting 12 months. A causal relationship to avanafil is uncertain. Excluded from this list are those events that were minor, those with no plausible relation to drug use and reports too imprecise to be meaningful. Body as a whole — edema peripheral, fatigue Cardiovascular — angina, unstable angina, deep vein thrombosis, palpitations Digestive — gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hypoglycemia, blood glucose increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, oropharyngeal pain, stomach discomfort, vomiting Musculoskeletal — muscle spasms, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, pain in extremity Nervous — depression, insomnia, somnolence, vertigo Respiratory — cough, dyspnea exertional, epistaxis, wheezing Skin and Appendages — pruritus Urogenita l — balanitis, erection increased, hematuria, nephrolithiasis, pollakiuria, urinary tract infection In an additional, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study lasting up to 3 months in 298 men who had undergone bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, the mean age of patients was 58.4 years (range 40 to 70). Table 3 presents the adverse reactions reported in this additional study. Table 3: Adverse Reactions Reported by Greater than or Equal to 2% of Patients Treated with Avanafil in a Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Lasting 3 Months in Patients Who Underwent Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy (Study 3) Adverse Reaction Placebo (N = 100) Avanafil 100 mg (N = 99) Avanafil 200 mg (N = 99) Headache 1.0% 8.1% 12.1% Flushing 0.0% 5.1% 10.1% Nasopharyngitis 0.0% 3.0% 5.1% Upper respiratory infection 0.0% 2.0% 3.0% Nasal congestion 1.0% 3.0% 1.0% Back pain 1.0% 3.0% 2.0% Electrocardiogram abnormal 0.0% 1.0% 3.0% Dizziness 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2 months study was conducted in 435 subjects with a mean age of 58.2 years (range 24 to 86 years) to determine the time to onset of effect of avanafil, defined as the time to the first occurrence of an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.
Drug interactions
• Avanafil can potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates, alpha-blockers, antihypertensives, and alcohol ( 7.1 )
• CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir, erythromycin) increase avanafil exposure ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Potential for Pharmacodynamic Interactions with Avanafil Nitrates Administration of avanafil to patients who are using any form of organic nitrate, is contraindicated. In a clinical pharmacology trial, avanafil was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates. In a patient who has taken avanafil, where nitrate administration is deemed medically necessary in a life-threatening situation, at least 12 hours should elapse after the last dose of avanafil before nitrate administration is considered. In such circumstances, nitrates should only be administered under close medical supervision with appropriate hemodynamic monitoring [see Contraindications ( 4.1 ), Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. Alpha-Blockers Caution is advised when PDE5 inhibitors are co-administered with alpha-blockers. PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil, and alpha-adrenergic blocking agents are both vasodilators with blood pressure-lowering effects. When vasodilators are used in combination, an additive effect on blood pressure may be anticipated. In some patients, concomitant use of these two drug classes can lower blood pressure significantly leading to symptomatic hypotension (e.g., dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. Antihypertensives PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil, are mild systemic vasodilators. A clinical pharmacology trial was conducted to assess the effect of avanafil on the potentiation of the blood pressure-lowering effects of selected antihypertensive medications (amlodipine and enalapril). Additional reductions in blood pressure of 3 to 5 mmHg occurred following co-administration of a single 200 mg dose of avanafil with these agents compared with placebo [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. Alcohol Both alcohol and PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil, act as vasodilators. When vasodilators are taken in combination, blood pressure-lowering effects of each individual compound may be increased. Substantial consumption of alcohol (e.g., greater than 3 units) in combination with avanafil can increase the potential for orthostatic signs and symptoms, including increase in heart rate, decrease in standing blood pressure, dizziness, and headache [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Avanafil Avanafil is a substrate of and predominantly metabolized by CYP3A4. Studies have shown that drugs that inhibit CYP3A4 can increase avanafil exposure. Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Ketoconazole (400 mg daily), a selective and strong inhibitor of CYP3A4, increased avanafil 50 mg single-dose systemic exposure (AUC) and maximum concentration (C max) equal to 13-fold and 3-fold, respectively, and prolonged the half-life of avanafil to approximately 9 hours. Other potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin, nefazadone, ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, atanazavir and telithromycin) would be expected to have similar effects. Do not use avanafil in patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. HIV Protease inhibitor — Ritonavir (600 mg twice daily), a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, which also inhibits CYP2C9, increased avanafil 50 mg single-dose C max and AUC equal to approximately 2-fold and 13-fold, and prolonged the half-life of avanafil to approximately 9 hours in healthy volunteers. Do not use avanafil in patients taking ritonavir. Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Erythromycin (500 mg twice daily) increased avanafil 200 mg single-dose C max and AUC equal to approximately 2-fold and 3-fold, respectively, and prolonged the half-life of avanafil to approximately 8 hours in healthy volunteers. Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., erythromycin, amprenavir, aprepitant, diltiazem, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, and verapamil) would be expected to have similar effects. Consequently, the maximum recommended dose of avanafil is 50 mg, not to exceed once every 24 hours for patients taking concomitant moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )]. Although specific interactions have not been studied, other CYP3A4 inhibitors, including grapefruit juice are likely to increase avanafil exposure. Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors No in vivo drug-drug interaction studies with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors were conducted. CYP3A4 Substrate When administered with avanafil 200 mg, amlodipine (5 mg daily) increased the C max and AUC of avanafil by approximately 22% and 70%, respectively. The half-life of avanafil was prolonged to approximately 10 hrs. The C max and AUC of amlodipine decreased by approximately 9% and 4%, respectively [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. Cytochrome P450 Inducers The potential effect of CYP inducers on the pharmacokinetics of avanafil was not evaluated. The concomitant use of avanafil and CYP inducers is not recommended.
Use in specific populations
• Do not use in patients with severe renal impairment ( 8.6 )
• Do not use in patients with severe hepatic impairment ( 8.7 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Avanafil is not indicated for use in females. There are no data with the use of avanafil in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. In animal reproduction studies conducted in pregnant rats and rabbits, no adverse developmental outcomes were observed with oral administration of avanafil during organogenesis at exposures for total avanafil at approximately 8 and 6 times, respectively, the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 200 mg based on AUC (see Data). Data Animal Data In pregnant rats administered orally at 100, 300, or 1000 mg/kg/day from gestation days 6 to 17, no evidence of teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, or fetotoxicity was observed at up to 300 mg/kg/day. This dose is equivalent to exposures of approximately 8 times the exposure at the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 200 mg based on AUCs for total avanafil. At the maternally toxic dose (1000 mg/kg/day), decreased fetal body weight occurred with no signs of teratogenicity. In pregnant rabbits administered orally at 30, 60, 120, or 240 mg/kg/day from gestation days 6 to 18, no teratogenicity was observed at exposures up to approximately 6 times the human exposure at the MRHD based on AUCs for total avanafil. In a pre- and post-natal development study in rats given orally at 100, 300, or 600 mg/kg/day on gestation days 6 through lactation day 20, offspring growth and maturation were reduced when maternal rats were given avanafil doses greater than or equal to 300 mg/kg/day, resulting in exposures greater than or equal to 17 times the human exposure to total avanafil at the MRHD. There was no effect on reproductive performance of the maternal rats or offspring, or on the behavior of the offspring at up to the highest dose tested. The no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for developmental toxicity (100 mg/kg/day) was observed at exposures to total avanafil approximately 2-fold greater than the systemic exposure in humans at the MRHD. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Avanafil is not indicated for use in females. There is no information on the presence of avanafil and/or its metabolites in human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Infertility There have been no studies evaluating the effect of avanafil on fertility in men [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] Based on studies in animals, decreased fertility, abnormal sperm motility and morphology, and altered estrous cycles were observed in rats. The abnormal sperm findings were reversible at the end of a 9-week drug-free period [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )]. 8.4 Pediatric Use Avanafil is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Safety and efficacy in patients below the age of 18 years has not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of avanafil, approximately 23% were 65 and over. No overall differences in efficacy and safety were observed between subjects over 65 years of age compared to younger subjects; therefore, no dose adjustment is warranted based on age alone. However, a greater sensitivity to medication in some older individuals should be considered [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 8.6 Renal Impairment In a clinical pharmacology trial using single 200 mg doses of avanafil, avanafil exposure (AUC or C max) in normal subjects was comparable to patients with mild (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 60 to less than 90 mL/min) or moderate (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 to less than 60 mL/min) renal impairment. No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 to less than 90 mL/min). The pharmacokinetics of avanafil in patients with severe renal disease or on renal dialysis has not been studied; do not use avanafil in such patients [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. 8.7 Hepatic Impairment In a clinical pharmacology trial, avanafil AUC and C max in patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A) was comparable to that in healthy subjects when a dose of 200 mg was administered. Avanafil C max was approximately 51% lower and AUC was 11% higher in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class B) compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class A or B). The pharmacokinetics of avanafil in patients with severe hepatic disease has not been studied; do not use avanafil in such patients [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Avanafil is not indicated for use in females. There are no data with the use of avanafil in pregnant women to inform any drug-associated risks for adverse developmental outcomes. In animal reproduction studies conducted in pregnant rats and rabbits, no adverse developmental outcomes were observed with oral administration of avanafil during organogenesis at exposures for total avanafil at approximately 8 and 6 times, respectively, the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 200 mg based on AUC (see Data). Data Animal Data In pregnant rats administered orally at 100, 300, or 1000 mg/kg/day from gestation days 6 to 17, no evidence of teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, or fetotoxicity was observed at up to 300 mg/kg/day. This dose is equivalent to exposures of approximately 8 times the exposure at the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 200 mg based on AUCs for total avanafil. At the maternally toxic dose (1000 mg/kg/day), decreased fetal body weight occurred with no signs of teratogenicity. In pregnant rabbits administered orally at 30, 60, 120, or 240 mg/kg/day from gestation days 6 to 18, no teratogenicity was observed at exposures up to approximately 6 times the human exposure at the MRHD based on AUCs for total avanafil. In a pre- and post-natal development study in rats given orally at 100, 300, or 600 mg/kg/day on gestation days 6 through lactation day 20, offspring growth and maturation were reduced when maternal rats were given avanafil doses greater than or equal to 300 mg/kg/day, resulting in exposures greater than or equal to 17 times the human exposure to total avanafil at the MRHD. There was no effect on reproductive performance of the maternal rats or offspring, or on the behavior of the offspring at up to the highest dose tested. The no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for developmental toxicity (100 mg/kg/day) was observed at exposures to total avanafil approximately 2-fold greater than the systemic exposure in humans at the MRHD.
Pediatric use
8.4 Pediatric Use Avanafil is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Safety and efficacy in patients below the age of 18 years has not been established.
Geriatric use
8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of subjects in clinical studies of avanafil, approximately 23% were 65 and over. No overall differences in efficacy and safety were observed between subjects over 65 years of age compared to younger subjects; therefore, no dose adjustment is warranted based on age alone. However, a greater sensitivity to medication in some older individuals should be considered [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].
Overdosage
Single doses up to 800 mg have been given to healthy subjects, and multiple doses up to 300 mg have been given to patients. In cases of overdose, standard supportive measures should be adopted as required. Renal dialysis is not expected to accelerate clearance because avanafil is highly bound to plasma proteins and is not significantly eliminated in the urine.
Description
Avanafil is a selective inhibitor of cGMP-specific PDE5. Avanafil is designated chemically as (S)-4-[(3-Chloro-4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl]- N -(2-pyrimidinylmethyl)-5-pyrimidinecarboxamide and has the following structural formula: Avanafil occurs as an off-white to white powder, molecular formula C 23 H 26 ClN 7 O 3 and molecular weight of 483.95 and is slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol and insoluble in water. Avanafil tablets, for oral administration, is supplied as oval, white to off-white tablets containing 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg avanafil. In addition to the active ingredient, avanafil, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: fumaric acid, hydroxyl propyl cellulose, low- substituted hydroxyl propyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol and sodium bicarbonate. avanafil-structure
Mechanism of action
12.1 Mechanism of Action The physiologic mechanism of erection of the penis involves release of nitric oxide (NO) in the corpus cavernosum during sexual stimulation. NO then activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase, which results in increased levels of cGMP, producing smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum and allowing inflow of blood. Avanafil has no direct relaxant effect on isolated human corpus cavernosum, but enhances the effect of NO by inhibiting PDE5, which is responsible for degradation of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum. Because sexual stimulation is required to initiate the local release of nitric oxide, the inhibition of PDE5 has no effect in the absence of sexual stimulation. Studies in vitro have shown that avanafil is selective for PDE5. Its effect is more potent on PDE5 than on other known phosphodiesterases (greater than 100-fold for PDE6; greater than 1,000-fold for PDE4, PDE8 and PDE10; greater than 5,000-fold for PDE2 and PDE7; greater than 10,000-fold for PDE1, PDE3, PDE9, and PDE11). Avanafil is greater than 100-fold more potent for PDE5 than PDE6, which is found in the retina and is responsible for phototransduction. In addition to human corpus cavernosum smooth muscle, PDE5 is also found in other tissues including platelets, vascular and visceral smooth muscle, and skeletal muscle, brain, heart, liver, kidney, lung, pancreas, prostate, bladder, testis, and seminal vesicle. The inhibition of PDE5 in these tissues by avanafil may be the basis for the enhanced platelet anti-aggregatory activity of NO observed in vitro and peripheral vasodilatation in vivo .
How supplied
Avanafil tablets, 50 mg are white to off-white, oval shape, biconvex tablets debossed with ‘A41’ on one side and ‘H’ on the other side. They are supplied as Bottle of 30 tablets NDC 31722-440-30 Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 31722-440-01 Avanafil tablets, 100 mg are white to off-white, oval shape, biconvex tablets debossed with ‘A42’ on one side and ‘H’ on the other side. They are supplied as Bottle of 30 tablets NDC 31722-441-30 Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 31722-441-01 Avanafil tablets, 200 mg are white to off-white, oval shape, biconvex tablets debossed with ‘A43’ on one side and ‘H’ on the other side. They are supplied as Bottle of 30 tablets NDC 31722-442-30 Bottle of 100 tablets NDC 31722-442-01 Store at controlled room temperature 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Protect from light [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Patient information
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). 17.1 Nitrates Physicians should discuss with patients the contraindication of avanafil tablets with regular and/or intermittent use of organic nitrates. Patients should be counseled that concomitant use of avanafil tablets with nitrates could cause blood pressure to suddenly drop to an unsafe level, resulting in dizziness, syncope, or even heart attack or stroke. Physicians should discuss with patients the appropriate action in the event that they experience anginal chest pain requiring nitroglycerin following intake of avanafil tablets. In such a patient, who has taken avanafil tablets, where nitrate administration is deemed medically necessary in a life-threatening situation, at least 12 hours should elapse after the last dose of avanafil tablets before nitrate administration is considered. In such circumstances, nitrates should still only be administered under close medical supervision with appropriate hemodynamic monitoring. Patients who experience anginal chest pain after taking avanafil tablets should seek immediate medical attention [see Contraindications ( 4.1 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. 17.2 Cardiovascular Considerations Physicians should discuss with patients the potential cardiac risk of sexual activity in patients with preexisting cardiovascular risk factors. Patients who experience symptoms upon initiation of sexual activity should be advised to refrain from further sexual activity and should seek immediate medical attention [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. 17.3 Concomitant Use with Drugs Which Lower Blood Pressure Physicians should advise patients of the potential for avanafil tablets to augment the blood pressure-lowering effect of alpha-blockers and other antihypertensive medications [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ), and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. 17.4 Potential for Drug Interactions Patients should be advised to contact the prescribing physician if new medications that may interact with avanafil are prescribed by another healthcare provider. 17.5 Priapism There have been rare reports of prolonged erections greater than 4 hours and priapism (painful erections greater than 6 hours in duration) for this class of compounds. Priapism, if not treated promptly, can result in irreversible damage to the erectile tissue. Physicians should advise patients who have an erection lasting greater than 4 hours, whether painful or not, to seek emergency medical attention. 17.6 Vision Physicians should advise patients to stop use of all PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil tablets, and seek medical attention in the event of a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. Such an event may be a sign of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision that has been reported rarely in temporal association with the use of PDE5 inhibitors. Physicians should discuss with patients the increased risk of NAION in individuals who have already experienced NAION in one eye. Physicians should also discuss with patients the increased risk of NAION among the general population in patients with a “crowded” optic disc, although evidence is insufficient to support screening of prospective users of PDE5 inhibitor, including avanafil tablets, for these uncommon conditions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]. 17.7 Sudden Hearing Loss Physicians should advise patients to stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including avanafil tablets, and seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing. Use of PDE5 inhibitors has been associated with sudden decrease or loss of hearing, which may be accompanied by tinnitus and dizziness. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the use of PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )]. 17.8 Alcohol Patients should be made aware that both alcohol and PDE5 inhibitors including avanafil tablets act as mild vasodilators. When mild vasodilators are taken in combination, blood pressure-lowering effects of each individual compound may be increased. Therefore, physicians should inform patients that substantial consumption of alcohol (e.g., greater than 3 units) in combination with avanafil tablets can increase the potential for orthostatic signs and symptoms, including increase in heart rate, decrease in standing blood pressure, dizziness, and headache [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. 17.9 Sexually Transmitted Disease The use of avanafil tablets offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Counseling of patients about the protective measures necessary to guard against sexually transmitted diseases, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) should be considered. 17.10 Recommended Administration Physicians should discuss with patients the appropriate use of avanafil tablets and its anticipated benefits. It should be explained that sexual stimulation is required for an erection to occur after taking avanafil tablets. Patients should be counseled regarding the dosing of avanafil tablets. Inform patients that the recommended starting dose of avanafil tablets is 100 mg, taken as early as approximately 15 minutes before initiation of sexual activity. Based on efficacy and tolerability, the dose may be increased to 200 mg taken as early as approximately 15 minutes before sexual activity, or decreased to 50 mg taken approximately 30 minutes before sexual activity. The lowest dose that provides benefit should be used. Patients should be advised to contact their healthcare provider for dose modification.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (revised Dec 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Avanafil in 3 products
Avanafil NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31722-440 | Avanafil 50 mg/1 Tablet | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ANDA |
| 31722-441 | Avanafil 100 mg/1 Tablet | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ANDA |
| 31722-442 | Avanafil 200 mg/1 Tablet | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ANDA |
Frequently asked questions
What is Avanafil used for?
Avanafil tablets are a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adult males. Avanafil tablet is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Avanafil?
Most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 2%) include headache, flushing, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, and back pain ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction… See the full label for the complete list.
Who makes Avanafil?
Avanafil is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc..