INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 80 mg three times a day, if required, based on symptoms and tolerability [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ].
- Patients should avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking sildenafil tablets.
- Consult your doctor if you experience persistent pain or vision changes.
- Sildenafil tablets can be part of a broader treatment plan including lifestyle changes.
Although dose-response improvement in exercise ability was not observed in short-term studies in adults with PAH, the delay in clinical worsening with long-term use of sildenafil in Study A1481324 supports dosing up to a maximum of 80 mg three times a day [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ]. The recommended dosage in patients ≤20 kg is 10 mg three times a day.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose of sildenafil tablets to avoid adverse effects.
- Limit fluid intake before and after taking sildenafil to prevent dehydration.
- Sildenafil tablets are not recommended for use in women or children.
For pediatric patients 20 kg to 45 kg, the recommended dosage is 20 mg three times a day.
| Aspect | Sildenafil | Tadalafil |
|---|---|---|
| Onset of Action | 30-60 minutes | 30-60 minutes |
| Duration of Effect | Up to 4-6 hours | Up to 36 hours |
| Food Interaction | Affects absorption (better on empty stomach) | Less affected by food |
For pediatric patients 45 kg and greater, the recommended dosage is 20 mg three times a day. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sildenafil citrate is contraindicated in patients with:Concomitant use of organic nitrates in any form, either regularly or intermittently, because of the greater risk of hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] .Concomitant use of riociguat, a guanylate cyclase stimulator. Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil, may potentiate the hypotensive effects of riociguat.Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of the tablet. Sildenafil citrate is contraindicated in patients with: Concomitant use of organic nitrates in any form, either regularly or intermittently, because of the greater risk of hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] . Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil, may potentiate the hypotensive effects of riociguat. Before prescribing sildenafil tablets, carefully consider whether patients with certain underlying conditions could be adversely affected by such vasodilatory effects (e.g., patients on antihypertensive therapy or with resting hypotension [blood pressure less than 90/50], fluid depletion, severe left ventricular outflow obstruction, or autonomic dysfunction). This effect was not seen in idiopathic PAH (sildenafil 3%, placebo 2%) patients.
- Sildenafil tablets may cause dizziness; avoid sudden movements after taking.
- Combining sildenafil with other medications for erectile dysfunction can increase risks.
- Always inform your healthcare provider about all medications you are using before starting sildenafil.
The incidence of epistaxis was also higher in sildenafil-treated patients with a concomitant oral vitamin K antagonist (9% versus 2% in those not treated with concomitant vitamin K antagonist).The safety of sildenafil citrate is unknown in patients with bleeding disorders or active peptic ulceration.5.4 Visual LossWhen used to treat erectile dysfunction, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision, has been reported postmarketing in temporal association with the use of PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil.
12.1 Mechanism of Action
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse events are discussed elsewhere in the labeling:Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)]Vision Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)]Hearing Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)]Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7)]Vaso-occlusive Crisis in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Sickle Cell Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8) ]6.1 Clinical Trials ExperienceBecause 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.In a 12-week, placebo-controlled clinical study and an open-label extension study (SUPER-1) in 277 sildenafil citrate-treated adults with PAH (WHO Group I) [see Clinical Studies (14)] the adverse reactions that were reported by at least 10% of sildenafil citrate-treated patients in any dosing group, and were more frequent in sildenafil citrate-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients are shown in Table 1. The overall frequency of discontinuation in sildenafil citrate-treated patients was 3% (20 mg and 40 mg three times white sildenafil tablets a day) and 8% (80 mg three times a day). The overall frequency of discontinuation for placebo was 3%.Table 1. Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Treated with sildenafil tablets 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg and Placebo three times per day in SUPER-1 (More Frequent in sildenafil-Treated Patients than Placebo-Treated Patients)In a placebo-controlled fixed dose titration study (PACES-1) of sildenafil citrate (starting with recommended dose of 20 mg and increased to 40 mg and then 80 mg all three times a day) as an adjunct to intravenous epoprostenol in patients with PAH, no new safety issues were identified except for edema, which occurred in 25% of subjects in the combined sildenafil citrate + epoprostenol group compared with 13% of subjects in the epoprostenol group [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ].In a study to assess the effects of multiple doses of sildenafil citrate on mortality in adults with PAH (StudyA1481324), the lower dose 5 mg TID group showed a higher observed number of deaths (all related to underlying disease/disease under study), serious adverse events, and severe adverse events than the 20 mg and 80 mg TID groups [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ]. Overall, the safety data for sildenafil 80 mg TID dose in Study A1481324 was consistent with the established safety profile of sildenafil in previous adult PAH studies.Pediatric PatientsSildenafil citrate was studied in a total of 234 PAH pediatric patients 1 to 17 years of age in a 16-week, double-blind placebo-controlled study (STARTS-1); 220 patients continued in a longterm extension study (STARTS-2).
Sildenafil may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Erection increased was observed in 9% of patients treated with sildenafil in STARTS-1. No other new adverse reactions were identified in pediatric patients [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4) ].6.2 Postmarketing ExperienceThe following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of sildenafil (marketed for both PAH and erectile dysfunction). Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.Cardiovascular EventsIn postmarketing experience with sildenafil at doses indicated for erectile dysfunction, serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and vascular events, including myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, ventricular arrhythmia, cerebrovascular hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack, hypertension, pulmonary hemorrhage, and subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhages have been reported in temporal association with the use of the drug. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to sildenafil, to sexual activity, to the patient's underlying cardiovascular disease, or to a combination of these or other factors.Nervous SystemSeizure, seizure recurrenceOphthalmologicNAION [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4), Patient Counseling Information ( 17) ]. The following serious adverse events are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] Vision Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)] Hearing Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)] Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7)] Vaso-occlusive Crisis in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Sickle Cell Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8) ] 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. It is not possible to determine whether these reported events are related directly to the use of sildenafil citrate, to the patient's underlying risk factors for hearing loss, a combination of these factors, or to other factors.Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing while taking PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil tablets.5.6 Combination with Other PDE-5 inhibitorsSildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA ®. The safety and efficacy of combinations of sildenafil tablets with VIAGRA sildenafil syrup or other PDE-5 inhibitors have not been studied. Inform patients taking sildenafil tablets not to take VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors.5.7 PriapismUse sildenafil citrate with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie's disease) or in patients who have conditions, which may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia).
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The incidence of epistaxis was also higher in sildenafil-treated patients with a concomitant oral vitamin K antagonist (9% versus 2% in those not treated with concomitant vitamin K antagonist). When used to treat erectile dysfunction, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision, has been reported postmarketing in temporal association with the use of PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Dose may be titrated to a maximum of 80 mg three times a day, if required, based on symptoms and tolerability [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ]. Although dose-response improvement in exercise ability was not observed in short-term studies in adults with PAH, the delay in clinical worsening with long-term use of sildenafil in Study A1481324 supports dosing up to a maximum of 80 mg three times a day [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ]. The recommended dosage in patients ≤20 kg is 10 mg three times a day. For pediatric patients 20 kg to 45 kg, the recommended dosage is 20 mg three times a day. For pediatric patients 45 kg and greater, the recommended dosage is 20 mg three times a day.
Common Adverse Effects
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sildenafil citrate is contraindicated in patients with:Concomitant use of organic nitrates in any form, either regularly or intermittently, because of the greater risk of hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] .Concomitant use of riociguat, a guanylate cyclase stimulator. Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil, may potentiate the hypotensive effects of riociguat.Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of the tablet. Sildenafil citrate is contraindicated in patients with: Concomitant use of organic nitrates in any form, either regularly or intermittently, because of the greater risk of hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] . Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, including sildenafil, may potentiate the hypotensive effects of riociguat. Before prescribing sildenafil tablets, carefully consider whether patients with certain underlying conditions could be adversely affected by such vasodilatory effects (e.g., patients on antihypertensive therapy or with resting hypotension [blood pressure less than 90/50], fluid depletion, severe left ventricular outflow obstruction, or autonomic dysfunction). It is not possible to determine whether these reported events are related directly to the use of sildenafil citrate, to the patient's underlying risk factors for hearing loss, a combination of these factors, or to other factors. Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing while taking PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil tablets.
5.8 Vaso-occlusive Crisis in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Sickle Cell Disease
This effect was not seen in idiopathic PAH (sildenafil 3%, placebo 2%) patients. The incidence of epistaxis was also higher in sildenafil-treated patients with a concomitant oral vitamin K antagonist (9% versus 2% in those not treated with concomitant vitamin K antagonist).The safety of sildenafil citrate is unknown in patients with bleeding disorders or active peptic ulceration.5.4 Visual LossWhen used to treat erectile dysfunction, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision, has been reported postmarketing in temporal association with the use of PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil. It is not possible to determine whether these reported events are related directly to the use of sildenafil citrate, to the patient's underlying risk factors for hearing loss, a combination of these factors, or to other factors.Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing while taking PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil tablets.5.6 Combination with Other PDE-5 inhibitorsSildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA ®. The safety and efficacy of combinations of sildenafil tablets with VIAGRA sildenafil syrup or other PDE-5 inhibitors have not been studied. Inform patients taking sildenafil tablets not to take VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors.5.7 PriapismUse sildenafil citrate with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie's disease) or in patients who have conditions, which may predispose them to priapism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia).
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking sildenafil?
The incidence of epistaxis was also higher in sildenafil-treated patients with a concomitant oral vitamin K antagonist (9% versus 2% in those not treated with concomitant vitamin K antagonist). When used to treat erectile dysfunction, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a cause of decreased vision including permanent loss of vision, has been reported postmarketing in temporal association with the use of PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil. It is not possible to determine whether these reported events are related directly to the use of sildenafil citrate, to the patient's underlying risk factors for hearing loss, a combination of these factors, or to other factors. Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing while taking PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil tablets. Inform patients taking sildenafil tablets not to take VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors. Inform patients taking sildenafil tablets not to take VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors. 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse events are discussed elsewhere in the labeling:Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)]Vision Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)]Hearing Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)]Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7)]Vaso-occlusive Crisis in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Sickle Cell Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8) ]6.1 Clinical Trials ExperienceBecause 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.In a 12-week, placebo-controlled clinical study and an open-label extension study (SUPER-1) in 277 sildenafil citrate-treated adults with PAH (WHO Group I) [see Clinical Studies (14)] the adverse reactions that were reported by at least 10% of sildenafil citrate-treated patients in any dosing group, and were more frequent in sildenafil citrate-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients are shown in Table 1. The overall frequency of discontinuation in sildenafil citrate-treated patients was 3% (20 mg and 40 mg three times white sildenafil tablets a day) and 8% (80 mg three times a day). The overall frequency of discontinuation for placebo was 3%.Table 1. Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Treated with sildenafil tablets 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg and Placebo three times per day in SUPER-1 (More Frequent in sildenafil-Treated Patients than Placebo-Treated Patients)In a placebo-controlled fixed dose titration study (PACES-1) of sildenafil citrate (starting with recommended dose of 20 mg and increased to 40 mg and then 80 mg all three times a day) as an adjunct to intravenous epoprostenol in patients with PAH, no new safety issues were identified except for edema, which occurred in 25% of subjects in the combined sildenafil citrate + epoprostenol group compared with 13% of subjects in the epoprostenol group [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ].In a study to assess the effects of multiple doses of sildenafil citrate on mortality in adults with PAH (StudyA1481324), the lower dose 5 mg TID group showed a higher observed number of deaths (all related to underlying disease/disease under study), serious adverse events, and severe adverse events than the 20 mg and 80 mg TID groups [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ]. Overall, the safety data for sildenafil 80 mg TID dose in Study A1481324 was consistent with the established safety profile of sildenafil in previous adult PAH studies.Pediatric PatientsSildenafil citrate was studied in a total of 234 PAH pediatric patients 1 to 17 years of age in a 16-week, double-blind placebo-controlled study (STARTS-1); 220 patients continued in a longterm extension study (STARTS-2). Erection increased was observed in 9% of patients treated with sildenafil in STARTS-1. No other new adverse reactions were identified in pediatric patients [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4) ].6.2 Postmarketing ExperienceThe following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of sildenafil (marketed for both PAH and erectile dysfunction). Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.Cardiovascular EventsIn postmarketing experience with sildenafil at doses indicated for erectile dysfunction, serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and vascular events, including myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, ventricular arrhythmia, cerebrovascular hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack, hypertension, pulmonary hemorrhage, and subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhages have been reported in temporal association with the use of the drug. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to sildenafil, to sexual activity, to the patient's underlying cardiovascular disease, or to a combination of these or other factors.Nervous SystemSeizure, seizure recurrenceOphthalmologicNAION [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4), Patient Counseling Information ( 17) ]. The following serious adverse events are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] Vision Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)] Hearing Loss [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)] Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7)] Vaso-occlusive Crisis in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Sickle Cell Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8) ] 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. In a 12-week, placebo-controlled clinical study and an open-label extension study (SUPER-1) in 277 sildenafil citrate-treated adults with PAH (WHO Group I) [see Clinical Studies (14)] the adverse reactions that were reported by at least 10% of sildenafil citrate-treated patients in any dosing group, and were more frequent in sildenafil citrate-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients are shown in Table 1.
How should I take sildenafil?
In a 12-week, placebo-controlled clinical study and an open-label extension study (SUPER-1) in 277 sildenafil citrate-treated adults with PAH (WHO Group I) [see Clinical Studies (14)] the adverse reactions that were reported by at least 10% of sildenafil citrate-treated patients in any dosing group, and were more frequent in sildenafil citrate-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients are shown in Table 1. Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Treated with sildenafil tablets 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg and Placebo three times per day in SUPER-1 (More Frequent in sildenafil-Treated Patients than Placebo-Treated Patients) In a placebo-controlled fixed dose titration study (PACES-1) of sildenafil citrate (starting with recommended dose of 20 mg and increased to 40 mg and then 80 mg all three times a day) as an adjunct to intravenous epoprostenol in patients with PAH, no new safety issues were identified except for edema, which occurred in 25% of subjects in the combined sildenafil citrate + epoprostenol group compared with 13% of subjects in the epoprostenol group [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ].
Drug Interactions
Most Common Adverse Reactions in Patients Treated with sildenafil tablets 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg and Placebo three times per day in SUPER-1 (More Frequent in sildenafil-Treated Patients than Placebo-Treated Patients) In a placebo-controlled fixed dose titration study (PACES-1) of sildenafil citrate (starting with recommended dose of 20 mg and increased to 40 mg and then 80 mg all three times a day) as an adjunct to intravenous epoprostenol in patients with PAH, no new safety issues were identified except for edema, which occurred in 25% of subjects in the combined sildenafil citrate + epoprostenol group compared with 13% of subjects in the epoprostenol group [ see Clinical Studies ( 14) ].
| Population | Recommendations | Cautions |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly | Start with lower doses | Monitor for side effects |
| Patients with Kidney Disease | Adjust dosage as needed | Increased risk of side effects |
| Patients with Liver Disease | Dose adjustment possible | Reduced metabolism, caution |