Description
What is SPEDRA?
Spedra is a relatively new drug in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It contains the active ingredient Avanafil (a PDE-5 inhibitor), which has been found to help men achieve erections in just 15 minutes. Spedra also works for up to 5 hours but will only cause an erection in tandem with sexual stimulation. As with other erectile dysfunction medication, Spedra will not lead to a permanent, irreversible erection during this period.
How does SPEDRA work?
Like other impotence medications such as Viagra, Spedra works to increase the widening of arteries in the body to enable more blood to flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. More blood passing through the chambers of the penis results in a harder erection, and one that can be maintained throughout the duration of intercourse.
While Viagra contains the active ingredient sildenafil, Spedra consists of the active ingredient Avanafil. Research has shown that Spedra is absorbed more quickly into the body, meaning that it begins working faster. For men suffering from erectile dysfunction this means that Spedra can help them prepare for sexual activity on shorter notice, and give them confidence in their ability to achieve a firm, maintainable erection quicker.
Like all PDE-5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors used in the treatment of impotence, Spedra works by stopping a particular enzyme in the body from working, which is responsible for keeping the blood vessels in the penis constricted. While PDE-5 inhibitors support greater blood flow to the penis they will not do anything to increase or enhance sexual desire.
Spedra is suitable for men:
- Of all ages
- No matter how severe erectile dysfunction may be
- Who have undergone a prostatectomy or have had partial removal of their prostate
Spedra contains a different active ingredient to the more famous impotence drug, Viagra. However, both Avanafil (Spedra) and Sildenafil (Viagra) work in much the same way to increase blood flow to the penis. The difference between these two medications is how quickly the active ingredient is absorbed into the body and for how long it continues to work.
