Label: SILDENAFIL CITRATE- sildenafil tablet, film coated

These results demonstrated that the effect of sildenafil tablets on the primary endpoint was statistically non-inferior to placebo. Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Vision:At single oral doses of 100 mg and 200 mg, transient dose-related impairment of color discrimination was detected using the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test, with peak effects near the time of peak plasma levels.

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These results demonstrated that the effect of sildenafil tablets on the primary endpoint was statistically non-inferior to placebo. Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Vision:At single oral doses of 100 mg and 200 mg, transient dose-related impairment of color discrimination was detected using the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue test, with peak effects near the time of peak plasma levels. An evaluation of visual function at doses up to twice the maximum recommended dose revealed no effects of sildenafil tablets on visual acuity, intraocular pressure, or pupillometry. Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Sperm:There was no effect on sperm motility or morphology after single 100 mg oral doses of sildenafil tablets in healthy volunteers. Sildenafil tablets are rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with a mean absolute bioavailability of 41% (range 25 to 63%).

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Absorption and Distribution: Sildenafil tablets are rapidly absorbed. When sildenafil tablets are taken with a high fat meal, the rate of absorption is reduced, with a mean delay in T maxof 60 minutes and a mean reduction in C maxof 29%. Metabolism and Excretion:Sildenafil is cleared predominantly by the CYP3A4 (major route) and CYP2C9 (minor route) hepatic microsomal isoenzymes. Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations Geriatrics:Healthy elderly volunteers (65 years or over) had a reduced clearance of sildenafil, resulting in approximately 84% and 107% higher plasma AUC values of sildenafil and its active N-desmethyl metabolite, respectively, compared to those seen in healthy younger volunteers (18 to 45 years). Due to age-differences in plasma protein binding, the sildenafil 25 mg tablets corresponding increase in the AUC of free (unbound) sildenafil and its active N-desmethyl metabolite were 45% and 57%, respectively [ see Dosage and Administration (2.5),and Use in Specific Populations (8.5)] Renal Impairment:In volunteers with mild (CLcr=50 to 80 mL/min) and moderate (CLcr=30 to 49 mL/min) renal impairment, the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of sildenafil tablets (50 mg) were not altered.

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In volunteers with severe (CLcr <30 mL/min) renal impairment, sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in approximately doubling of AUC and C maxcompared to age-matched volunteers with no renal impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.5),and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)]. In addition, N-desmethyl metabolite AUC and C maxvalues significantly increased by 200% and 79%, respectively in subjects with severe renal impairment compared to subjects with normal renal function. Hepatic Impairment:In volunteers with hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B), sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in increases in AUC (85%) and C max(47%) compared to age-matched volunteers with no hepatic impairment. The pharmacokinetics of sildenafil in patients with severely impaired hepatic function (Child-Pugh Class C) have not been studied [see Dosage and Administration (2.5),and Use in Specific Populations (8.7)]. Drug Interaction Studies Effects of Other Drugs on Sildenafil Tablets Sildenafil metabolism is principally mediated by CYP3A4 (major route) and CYP2C9 (minor route). An evaluation of visual function at doses up to twice the maximum recommended dose revealed no effects of sildenafil tablets on visual acuity, intraocular pressure, or pupillometry. Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Sperm:There was no effect on sperm motility or morphology after single 100 mg oral doses of sildenafil tablets in healthy volunteers.

• Alcohol can interact with sildenafil, reducing its effectiveness and increasing side effects.
• Avoid alcohol consumption when planning to use sildenafil.
• Always inform your doctor about alcohol use prior to prescription.

Sildenafil tablets are rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with a mean absolute bioavailability of 41% (range 25 to 63%). Absorption and Distribution: Sildenafil tablets are rapidly absorbed. When sildenafil tablets are taken with a high fat meal, the rate of absorption is reduced, with a mean delay in T maxof 60 minutes and a mean reduction in C maxof 29%. Metabolism and Excretion:Sildenafil is cleared predominantly by the CYP3A4 (major route) and CYP2C9 (minor route) hepatic microsomal isoenzymes. Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations Geriatrics:Healthy elderly volunteers (65 years or over) had a reduced clearance of sildenafil, resulting in approximately 84% and 107% higher plasma AUC values of sildenafil and its active N-desmethyl metabolite, respectively, compared to those seen in healthy younger volunteers (18 to 45 years). Due to age-differences in plasma protein binding, the sildenafil 25 mg tablets corresponding increase in the AUC of free (unbound) sildenafil and its active N-desmethyl metabolite were 45% and 57%, respectively [ see Dosage and Administration (2.5),and Use in Specific Populations (8.5)] Renal Impairment:In volunteers with mild (CLcr=50 to 80 mL/min) and moderate (CLcr=30 to 49 mL/min) renal impairment, the pharmacokinetics of a single oral dose of sildenafil tablets (50 mg) were not altered. In volunteers with severe (CLcr <30 mL/min) renal impairment, sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in approximately doubling of AUC and C maxcompared to age-matched volunteers with no renal impairment [see Dosage and Administration (2.5),and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)]. In addition, N-desmethyl metabolite AUC and C maxvalues significantly increased by 200% and 79%, respectively in subjects with severe renal impairment compared to subjects with normal renal function. Hepatic Impairment:In volunteers with hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B), sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in increases in AUC (85%) and C max(47%) compared to age-matched volunteers with no hepatic impairment. The pharmacokinetics of sildenafil in patients with severely impaired hepatic function (Child-Pugh Class C) have not been studied [see Dosage and Administration (2.5),and Use in Specific Populations (8.7)]. Drug Interaction Studies Effects of Other Drugs on Sildenafil Tablets Sildenafil metabolism is principally mediated by CYP3A4 (major route) and CYP2C9 (minor route). In vivo studies: Cimetidine (800 mg), a nonspecific CYP inhibitor, caused a 56% increase in plasma sildenafil concentrations when co-administered with sildenafil tablets (50 mg) to healthy volunteers. When a single 100 mg dose of sildenafil tablets were administered with erythromycin, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, at steady state (500 mg bid for 5 days), there was a 160% increase in sildenafil C maxand a 182% increase in sildenafil AUC. In addition, in a study performed in healthy male volunteers, co-administration of the HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir, also a CYP3A4 inhibitor, at steady state (1200 mg tid) with sildenafil tablets (100 mg single dose) resulted in a 140% increase in sildenafil Cmax and a 210% increase in sildenafil AUC. Population pharmacokinetic data from patients in clinical trials also indicated a reduction in sildenafil clearance when it was co- administered with CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, erythromycin, or cimetidine) [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)and Drug Interactions ( 7.4)].

In another study in healthy male volunteers, co-administration with the HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir, which is a highly potent P450 inhibitor, at steady state (500 mg bid) with sildenafil tablets (100 mg single dose) resulted in a 300% (4-fold) increase in sildenafil C maxand a 1000% (11-fold) increase in sildenafil plasma AUC.

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In vivo studies: Cimetidine (800 mg), a nonspecific CYP inhibitor, caused a 56% increase in plasma sildenafil concentrations when co-administered with sildenafil tablets (50 mg) to healthy volunteers. When a single 100 mg dose of sildenafil tablets were administered with erythromycin, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, at steady state (500 mg bid for 5 days), there was a 160% increase in sildenafil C maxand a 182% increase in sildenafil AUC. In addition, in a study performed in healthy male volunteers, co-administration of the HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir, also a CYP3A4 inhibitor, at steady state (1200 mg tid) with sildenafil tablets (100 mg single dose) resulted in a 140% increase in sildenafil Cmax and a 210% increase in sildenafil AUC. Population pharmacokinetic data from patients in clinical trials also indicated a reduction in sildenafil clearance when it was co- administered with CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, erythromycin, or cimetidine) [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)and Drug Interactions ( 7.4)]. In another study in healthy male volunteers, co-administration with the HIV protease inhibitor ritonavir, which is a highly potent P450 inhibitor, at steady state (500 mg bid) with sildenafil tablets (100 mg single dose) resulted in a 300% (4-fold) increase in sildenafil C maxand a 1000% (11-fold) increase in sildenafil plasma AUC.

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Sildenafil tablets had no effect on ritonavir pharmacokinetics [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)and Drug Interactions (7.4)]. In a study of healthy male volunteers, co-administration of sildenafil at steady state (80 mg t.i.d.) with endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan (a moderate inducer of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and possibly of CYP2C19) at steady state (125 mg b.i.d.) resulted in a 63% decrease of sildenafil AUC and a 55% decrease in sildenafil C max. Single doses of antacid (magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide) did not affect the bioavailability of sildenafil tablets. Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Other Drugs In vitro studies: Sildenafil is a weak inhibitor of the CYP isoforms 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1 and 3A4 (IC50 >150 μM). Given sildenafil peak plasma concentrations of approximately 1 μM after recommended doses, it is unlikely that sildenafil tablets will alter the clearance of substrates of these isoenzymes.

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In vivo studies: No significant interactions were shown with tolbutamide (250 mg) or sildenafil oral jelly 100 mg warfarin (40 mg), both of which are metabolized by CYP2C9. Sildenafil tablets (50 mg) did not potentiate the increase in bleeding time caused by aspirin (150 mg). Sildenafil at steady state, at a dose not approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (80 mg t.i.d.) resulted in a 50% increase in AUC and a 42% increase in C maxof bosentan (125 mg b.i.d.). Carcinogenesis Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to rats for 24 months at a dose resulting in total systemic drug exposure (AUCs) for unbound sildenafil and its major metabolite of 20-and 38-times, for male and female rats, respectively, the exposures observed in human males given the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 100 mg. Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to mice for 18 to 21 months at dosages up to the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of 10 mg/kg/day, approximately 0.4 times the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis in a 50 kg subject. Sildenafil tablets had no effect on ritonavir pharmacokinetics [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)and Drug Interactions (7.4)]. In a study of healthy male volunteers, co-administration of sildenafil at steady state (80 mg t.i.d.) with endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan (a moderate inducer of CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and possibly of CYP2C19) at steady state (125 mg b.i.d.) resulted in a 63% decrease of sildenafil AUC and a 55% decrease in sildenafil C max. Single doses of antacid (magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide) did not affect the bioavailability of sildenafil tablets. Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Other Drugs In vitro studies: Sildenafil is a weak inhibitor of the CYP isoforms 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1 and 3A4 (IC50 >150 μM). Given sildenafil peak plasma concentrations of approximately 1 μM after recommended doses, it is unlikely that sildenafil tablets will alter the clearance of substrates of these isoenzymes.

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Sildenafil tablets improved these aspects of sexual function: frequency, firmness and maintenance of erections; frequency of orgasm; frequency and level of desire; frequency, satisfaction and enjoyment of intercourse; and overall relationship satisfaction. As in the other titration studies, patients were started on 50 mg and allowed to adjust the dose up to 100 mg or down to 25 mg of sildenafil tablets; all patients, however, were receiving 50 mg or 100 mg at the end of the study. There were highly statistically significant improvements on the two principal IIEF questions (frequency of successful penetration during sexual activity and maintenance of erections after penetration) on sildenafil tablets compared to placebo. In vivo studies: No significant interactions were shown with tolbutamide (250 mg) or sildenafil oral jelly 100 mg warfarin (40 mg), both of which are metabolized by CYP2C9. Sildenafil tablets (50 mg) did not potentiate the increase in bleeding time caused by aspirin (150 mg). Sildenafil at steady state, at a dose not approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (80 mg t.i.d.) resulted in a 50% increase in AUC and a 42% increase in C maxof bosentan (125 mg b.i.d.). Carcinogenesis Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to rats for 24 months at a dose resulting in total systemic drug exposure (AUCs) for unbound sildenafil and its major metabolite of 20-and 38-times, for male and female rats, respectively, the exposures observed in human males given the Maximum Recommended Human Dose (MRHD) of 100 mg. Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to mice for 18 to 21 months at dosages up to the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of 10 mg/kg/day, approximately 0.4 times the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis in a 50 kg subject. Impairment of Fertility There was no impairment of fertility in rats given sildenafil up to 60 mg/kg/day for 36 days to females and 102 days to males, a dose producing an AUC value of more than 25 times the human male AUC.

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• Typically prescribed for men with ED to improve sexual performance.

In clinical studies, sildenafil tablets was assessed for its effect on the ability of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to engage in sexual activity and in many cases specifically on the ability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. Sildenafil tablets were evaluated primarily at doses of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg in 21 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of up to 6 months in duration, using a variety of study designs (fixed dose, titration, parallel, crossover). Sildenafil tablets were administered to more than 3,000 patients aged 19 to 87 years, with ED of various etiologies (organic, psychogenic, mixed) with a mean duration of 5 years. Sildenafil tablets demonstrated statistically significant improvement compared to placebo in all 21 studies. Efficacy Endpoints in Controlled Clinical Studies The effectiveness of sildenafil tablets were evaluated in most studies using several assessment instruments. The primary measure in the principal studies was a sexual function questionnaire (the International Index of Erectile Function -IIEF) administered during a 4-week treatment-free run-in period, at baseline, at follow-up visits, and at the end of double-blind, placebo-controlled, at-home treatment. Efficacy Results from Controlled Clinical Studies The effect on one of the major end points, maintenance of erections after penetration, is shown in Figure 6, for the pooled results of 5 fixed-dose, dose-response studies of greater than one month duration, showing response according to baseline function. Figure 6 shows that regardless of the baseline levels of function, subsequent function in patients treated with sildenafil tablets were better than that seen in patients treated with placebo.

• Sildenafil 20 mg is contraindicated with nitrate medications due to risk of severe hypotension.
• Patients with heart problems should consult their doctor before use.
• It’s important to disclose all medications to your healthcare provider.

Effect of Sildenafil Tablets and Placebo on Maintenance of Erection by Baseline Score.

• Sildenafil 20 mg is not intended for use by women or children.
• Keep medication out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
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Sixty-three percent, 74%, and sildenafil gel 82% of the patients on 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil tablets, respectively, reported an improvement in their erections, compared to 24% on placebo. Overall treatment p<0.0001 Figure 7. Percentage of Patients Reporting an Improvement in Erections . In these studies, involving about 1600 patients, analyses of patient diaries showed no effect of sildenafil tablets on rates of attempted intercourse (about 2 per week), but there was clear treatment-related improvement in sexual function: per patient weekly success rates averaged 1.3 on 50 to 100 mg of sildenafil tablets vs 0.4 on placebo; similarly, group mean success rates (total successes divided by total attempts) were about 66% on sildenafil tablets vs about 20% on placebo.

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Impairment of Fertility There was no impairment of fertility in rats given sildenafil up to 60 mg/kg/day for 36 days to females and 102 days to males, a dose producing an AUC value of more than 25 times the human male AUC. In clinical studies, sildenafil tablets was assessed for its effect on the ability of men with erectile dysfunction (ED) to engage in sexual activity and in many cases specifically on the ability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual activity. Sildenafil tablets were evaluated primarily at doses of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg in 21 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of up to 6 months in duration, using a variety of study designs (fixed dose, titration, parallel, crossover). Sildenafil tablets were administered to more than 3,000 patients aged 19 to 87 years, with ED of various etiologies (organic, psychogenic, mixed) with a mean duration of 5 years. Sildenafil tablets demonstrated statistically significant improvement compared to placebo in all 21 studies.

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Efficacy Endpoints in Controlled Clinical Studies The effectiveness of sildenafil tablets were evaluated in most studies using several assessment instruments. The primary measure in the principal studies was a sexual function questionnaire (the International Index of Erectile Function -IIEF) administered during a 4-week treatment-free run-in period, at baseline, at follow-up visits, and at the end of double-blind, placebo-controlled, at-home treatment. Efficacy Results from Controlled Clinical Studies The effect on one of the major end points, maintenance of erections after penetration, is shown in Figure 6, for the pooled results of 5 fixed-dose, dose-response studies of greater than one month duration, showing response according to baseline function. Figure 6 shows that regardless of the baseline levels of function, subsequent function in patients treated with sildenafil tablets were better than that seen in patients treated with placebo. Effect of Sildenafil Tablets and Placebo on Maintenance of Erection by Baseline Score.

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Sixty-three percent, 74%, and sildenafil gel 82% of the patients on 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil tablets, respectively, reported an improvement in their erections, compared to 24% on placebo. Overall treatment p<0.0001 Figure 7. Percentage of Patients Reporting an Improvement in Erections . In these studies, involving about 1600 patients, analyses of patient diaries showed no effect of sildenafil tablets on rates of attempted intercourse (about 2 per week), but there was clear treatment-related improvement in sexual function: per patient weekly success rates averaged 1.3 on 50 to 100 mg of sildenafil tablets vs 0.4 on placebo; similarly, group mean success rates (total successes divided by total attempts) were about 66% on sildenafil tablets vs about 20% on placebo. At the end of the long-term study, 88% of patients reported that sildenafil tablets improved their erections. At the end of the long-term study, 88% of patients reported that sildenafil tablets improved their erections. Sildenafil tablets improved these aspects of sexual function: frequency, firmness and maintenance of erections; frequency of orgasm; frequency and level of desire; frequency, satisfaction and enjoyment of intercourse; and overall relationship satisfaction. As in the other titration studies, patients were started on 50 mg and allowed to adjust the dose up to 100 mg or down to 25 mg of sildenafil tablets; all patients, however, were receiving 50 mg or 100 mg at the end of the study. There were highly statistically significant improvements on the two principal IIEF questions (frequency of successful penetration during sexual activity and maintenance of erections after penetration) on sildenafil tablets compared to placebo.