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Sildenafil 10 mg/12.5mL Injection, Solution, 1 vial — NDC 55150-166-13 (Billing 55150-0166-13)

by Eugia US LLC · 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 12.5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE

This is a package of 1 vial of Sildenafil 10 mg/12.5mL Injection, Solution from Eugia US LLC, marketed since Apr 2015 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 55150-0166-13
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 55150-166-13 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 55150-166-13
Product NDC 55150-166
11-digit billing NDC 55150016613
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 882527
UNII BW9B0ZE037
UPC 0355150166138
Application # ANDA203988
SPL Set ID bb92d686-a81e-4b91-8048-693af0534cb3
Established class (EPC) Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2015-04-01
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION, SOLUTION
Substance SILDENAFIL CITRATE
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 40143060102020
GCN Seq No 066092
GCN 28273
HICL code 018084
Ingredient (HICL) Sildenafil Citrate
HIC1 code B
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Respiratory System
HIC2 code B1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Affect Primarily Lungs
HIC3 code B1D
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Pulm.anti-Htn,Sel.c-Gmp Phosphodiesterase T5 Inhib
AHFS code 24:08.12.00
AHFS class Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors
FDB label name SILDENAFIL 10 MG/12.5 ML VIAL
FDB brand name Sildenafil Citrate
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 066092
  • GCN: 28273
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 40143060102020
  • HICL (First Databank): 018084
  • AHFS class code: 24:08.12.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 882527
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 55150-166-13 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 55150-0166-13. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
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Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Drugs used in erectile dysfunction
How it works Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name SILDENAFIL 10 MG/12.5 ML VIAL Ingredient Sildenafil Citrate
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Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

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Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
55150-0166-13 You're viewing this Main listing 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON / 12.5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE 2015-04-01 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sildenafil 10 mg/12.5mLthis 55150-0166-13 Eugia 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Revatio .8 mg/mL 58151-0395-31 Viatris 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2015
On the market since
Apr 2015
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
11 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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  • UNII LX22YL083G
    A simple sugar derived from corn or other sources. It acts as a filler to give the medicine bulk and volume, and as a sweetener to improve taste in oral medications.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

2 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

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No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
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Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerEugia US LLC
Application holderEUGIA PHARMA SPECIALITIES LTD
FDA applicationANDA203988 (ANDA)
Labeler code55150
First marketedApr 2015
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio241 products on file
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 192 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Adults Sildenafil injection is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (World Health Organization [WHO] Group I) in adults to improve exercise ability and delay clinical worsening [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Pediatric Patients (1 to 17 Years Old) Sildenafil injection is indicated in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years old for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group I) to improve exercise ability and, in pediatric patients too young to perform standardized exercise testing, pulmonary hemodynamics thought to underlie improvements in exercise [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

Adults Sildenafil injection is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (World Health Organization [WHO] Group I) in adults to improve exercise ability and delay clinical worsening. ( 1 ) Pediatric Patients (1 to 17 years old) Sildenafil injection is indicated in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years old for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group I) to improve exercise ability and, in pediatric patients too young to perform standard exercise testing, pulmonary hemodynamics thought to underlie improvements in exercise ( 1 , 14 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 86 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Injection (Adults): 10 mg three times a day administered as an intravenous bolus injection. ( 2.1 )

2.1Recommended Dosage in Adults Intravenous Dosage The recommended dose is 10 mg administered as an intravenous bolus injection three times a day. The dose of sildenafil injection does not need to be adjusted for body weight. A 10 mg dose of sildenafil injection is predicted to provide pharmacological effect of sildenafil and its N-desmethyl metabolite equivalent to that of a 20 mg oral dose.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 28 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Sildenafil Injection Single-dose vial containing 10 mg/12.5 mL (0.8 mg/mL) of sildenafil. Injection: 10 mg/12.5 mL (0.8 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial (3)

⛔ Contraindications 105 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Sildenafil 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 (PDE-5) inhibitors, including sildenafil, may potentiate the hypotensive effects of riociguat.

Known hypersensitivity to sildenafil or any component of the injection. Hypersensitivity, including anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactic shock and anaphylactoid reaction, has been reported in association with the use of sildenafil. Use with organic nitrates or riociguat.

( 4 ) History of hypersensitivity reaction to sildenafil or any component of the injection. (4)

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Vasodilation effects may be more common in patients with hypotension or on antihypertensive therapy. ( 5.1 ) Use in pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) may cause pulmonary edema and is not recommended. ( 5.2 ) Hearing or visual impairment: Seek medical attention if sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing occurs.

( 5.4 , 5.5 ) Pulmonary hypertension (PH) secondary to sickle cell disease: Sildenafil may cause serious vaso-occlusive crises. ( 5.8 )

5.1Hypotension Sildenafil has vasodilatory properties, resulting in mild and transient decreases in blood pressure. Before prescribing sildenafil, 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). Monitor blood pressure when co-administering blood pressure lowering drugs with sildenafil.

5.2Worsening Pulmonary Vascular Occlusive Disease Pulmonary vasodilators may significantly worsen the cardiovascular status of patients with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD). Since there are no clinical data on administration of sildenafil to patients with veno-occlusive disease, administration of sildenafil to such patients is not recommended. Should signs of pulmonary edema occur when sildenafil is administered, consider the possibility of associated PVOD.

5.3Epistaxis The incidence of epistaxis was 13% in patients taking sildenafil with PAH secondary to CTD. 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 is unknown in patients with bleeding disorders or active peptic ulceration.

5.4Visual Loss 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. Most patients had underlying anatomic or vascular risk factors for developing NAION, including low cup to disc ratio ("crowded disc"). Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention in the event of a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes while taking sildenafil.

There are no controlled clinical data on the safety or efficacy of sildenafil in patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a minority of whom have genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases. Therefore, use of sildenafil in patients with retinitis pigmentosa is not recommended.

5.5Hearing Loss Cases of sudden decrease or loss of hearing, which may be accompanied by tinnitus and dizziness, have been reported in temporal association with the use of PDE-5 inhibitors, including sildenafil. In some of the cases, medical conditions and other factors were reported that may have played a role. In many cases, medical follow-up information was limited.

It is not possible to determine whether these reported events are related directly to the use of sildenafil, 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.

5.6Combination with Other PDE-5 Inhibitors Sildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA ® . The safety and efficacy of combinations of sildenafil with VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors have not been studied. Inform patients taking sildenafil not to take VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors.

5.7Priapism Use sildenafil with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibros… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

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) ] Adults: Headache, dyspepsia, flushing, pain in limb, myalgia, back pain and diarrhea. ( 6.1 , 6.2 ) Children: Priapism.

(6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eugia US LLC at 1-866-850-2876 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical 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. In a 12-week, placebo-controlled clinical study and an open-label extension study (SUPER-1) in 277 sildenafil-treated adults with PAH (WHO Group I) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] the adverse reactions that were reported by at least 10% of sildenafil-treated patients in any dosing group, and were more frequent in sildenafil-treated patients than in placebo-treated patients are shown in Table 1.

Adverse reactions were generally transient and mild to moderate in nature. The overall frequency of discontinuation in sildenafil-treated patients was 3% (20 mg and 40 mg three times 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 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) Sildenafil 20 mg (n = 69) Sildenafil 40 mg (n = 67) Sildenafil 80 mg (n = 71) Placebo (n = 70) Headache 46% 42% 49% 39% Flushing 10% 9% 16% 4% Pain in Limb 7% 15% 9% 6% Myalgia 7% 6% 14% 4% Back Pain 13% 13% 9% 11% Dyspepsia 13% 8% 13% 7% Diarrhea 9% 12% 10% 6% In a placebo-controlled fixed dose titration study (PACES-1) of sildenafil (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 + 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 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 Patients Sildenafil 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 long-term 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) ] .

Sildenafil Injection Adverse events with sildenafil injection were similar to those seen with oral tablets.

6.2Postmarketing Experience The 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 establi… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔄 Drug Interactions 129 words ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Nitrates Concomitant use of sildenafil with nitrates in any form is contraindicated [ see Contraindications (4) ] . Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Concomitant use of sildenafil with strong CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Moderate-to-Strong CYP3A Inducers Concomitant use of sildenafil with moderate-to-strong CYP3A inducers (such as bosentan) decreases the sildenafil exposure.

Dose up-titration of sildenafil may be needed when initiating treatment with moderate-to-strong CYP3A inducers. Reduce the dose of sildenafil to 20 mg three times a day when discontinuing treatment with moderate-to-strong CYP3A inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Use with strong CYP3A inhibitors: Not recommended.

( 7 , 12.3 ) Concomitant PDE-5 inhibitors: Avoid use with Viagra ® or other PDE-5 inhibitors. ( 5.6 )

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Limited published data from randomized controlled trials, case-controlled trials, and case series do not report a clear association with sildenafil and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes when sildenafil is used during pregnancy. There are risks to the mother and fetus from untreated pulmonary arterial hypertension (see Clinical Considerations) . Animal reproduction studies conducted with sildenafil showed no evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity or teratogenicity at doses up to 32- and 65-times the recommended human dose (RHD) of 20 mg three times a day in rats and rabbits, respectively (see Data) .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Pregnant women with untreated pulmonary arterial hypertension are at risk for heart failure, stroke, preterm delivery, and maternal and fetal death. Data Animal Data No evidence of teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, or fetotoxicity was observed in pregnant rats or rabbits dosed with sildenafil 200 mg/kg/day during organogenesis, a level that is, on a mg/m 2 basis, 32- and 65-times, respectively, the recommended human dose (RHD) of 20 mg three times a day.

In a rat pre- and postnatal development study, the no-observed-adverse-effect dose was 30 mg/kg/day (equivalent to 5-times the RHD on a mg/m 2 basis).

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Limited published data from a case report describe the presence of sildenafil and its active metabolite in human milk. There is insufficient information about the effects of sildenafil on the breastfed infant and no information on the effects of sildenafil on milk production. Limited clinical data during lactation preclude a clear determination of the risk of sildenafil to an infant during lactation.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of sildenafil have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years old, for the treatment of PAH (WHO Group I) to improve exercise ability and, in patients too young to perform standard exercising testing, pulmonary hemodynamics thought to underlie improvements in exercise. Use of sildenafil for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional PK and safety data in pediatric patients aged 1 year and older [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Studies (14) ] .

The safety and effectiveness of sildenafil have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age. During the conduct of the pediatric studies (STARTS-1 and STARTS-2) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , an imbalance in the number of deaths was noted: 5/55 (9.1%), 10/74 (13.5%), and 22/100 (22%) in the sildenafil low, medium, and high dose groups, respectively. The causes of death were related to the progression of PAH.

This safety observation in pediatrics was not confirmed in a study conducted in adults designed to evaluate this risk (Study A1481324). Given the beneficial effects on clinical worsening and death observed in adults with increasing doses (Study A1481324) and the expected similarity of disease in pediatrics and adults, a causal association for the observed dose-related effect on mortality in pediatric patients is unlikely, and therefore, the available data support dosing in pediatric patients > 45 kg up to a maximum of 40 mg three times a day.

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of sildenafil did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤰 Pregnancy ~1 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Limited published data from randomized controlled trials, case-controlled trials, and case series do not report a clear association with sildenafil and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes when sildenafil is used during pregnancy. There are risks to the mother and fetus from untreated pulmonary arterial hypertension (see Clinical Considerations) . Animal reproduction studies conducted with sildenafil showed no evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity or teratogenicity at doses up to 32- and 65-times the recommended human dose (RHD) of 20 mg three times a day in rats and rabbits, respectively (see Data) .

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Pregnant women with untreated pulmonary arterial hypertension are at risk for heart failure, stroke, preterm delivery, and maternal and fetal death. Data Animal Data No evidence of teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, or fetotoxicity was observed in pregnant rats or rabbits dosed with sildenafil 200 mg/kg/day during organogenesis, a level that is, on a mg/m 2 basis, 32- and 65-times, respectively, the recommended human dose (RHD) of 20 mg three times a day.

In a rat pre- and postnatal development study, the no-observed-adverse-effect dose was 30 mg/kg/day (equivalent to 5-times the RHD on a mg/m 2 basis).

🧒 Pediatric Use ~1 min read ▾

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of sildenafil have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years old, for the treatment of PAH (WHO Group I) to improve exercise ability and, in patients too young to perform standard exercising testing, pulmonary hemodynamics thought to underlie improvements in exercise. Use of sildenafil for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional PK and safety data in pediatric patients aged 1 year and older [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Clinical Studies (14) ] .

The safety and effectiveness of sildenafil have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age. During the conduct of the pediatric studies (STARTS-1 and STARTS-2) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , an imbalance in the number of deaths was noted: 5/55 (9.1%), 10/74 (13.5%), and 22/100 (22%) in the sildenafil low, medium, and high dose groups, respectively. The causes of death were related to the progression of PAH.

This safety observation in pediatrics was not confirmed in a study conducted in adults designed to evaluate this risk (Study A1481324). Given the beneficial effects on clinical worsening and death observed in adults with increasing doses (Study A1481324) and the expected similarity of disease in pediatrics and adults, a causal association for the observed dose-related effect on mortality in pediatric patients is unlikely, and therefore, the available data support dosing in pediatric patients > 45 kg up to a maximum of 40 mg three times a day.

🧓 Geriatric Use 78 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of sildenafil did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

🆘 Overdosage 66 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse events were similar to those seen at lower doses but rates and severities were increased. In cases of overdose, standard supportive measures should be adopted as required. Renal dialysis is not expected to accelerate clearance as sildenafil is highly bound to plasma proteins and it is not eliminated in the urine.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Sildenafil is an inhibitor of cGMP specific PDE-5 in the smooth muscle of the pulmonary vasculature, where PDE-5 is responsible for degradation of cGMP. Sildenafil, therefore, increases cGMP within pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells resulting in relaxation. In patients with PAH, this can lead to vasodilation of the pulmonary vascular bed and, to a lesser degree, vasodilatation in the systemic circulation.

Studies in vitro have shown that sildenafil is selective for PDE5. Its effect is more potent on PDE5 than on other known phosphodiesterases (10-fold for PDE6, greater than 80-fold for PDE1, greater than 700-fold for PDE2, PDE3, PDE4, PDE7, PDE8, PDE9, PDE10, and PDE11). The approximately 4,000-fold selectivity for PDE-5 versus PDE3 is important because PDE3 is involved in control of cardiac contractility.

Sildenafil is only about 10 times as potent for PDE5 compared to PDE6, an enzyme found in the retina and involved in the phototransduction pathway of the retina. This lower selectivity is thought to be the basis for abnormalities related to color vision observed with higher doses or plasma levels [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . In addition to pulmonary vascular smooth muscle and the corpus cavernosum, PDE5 is also found in other tissues including vascular and visceral smooth muscle and in platelets.

The inhibition of PDE5 in these tissues by sildenafil may be the basis for the enhanced platelet anti-aggregatory activity of nitric oxide observed in vitro , and the mild peripheral arterial-venous dilatation in vivo .

12.2Pharmacodynamics Effects of Sildenafil on Hemodynamic Measures Adults Patients on all sildenafil doses achieved a statistically significant reduction in mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) compared to those on placebo in a study with no background vasodilators [see SUPER-1 in Clinical Studies (14) ] . Data on other hemodynamic measures for the sildenafil 20 mg three times a day and placebo dosing regimens is displayed in Table 2. The relationship between these effects and improvements in 6-minute walk distance is unknown.

Table 2. Changes from Baseline in Hemodynamic Parameters at Week 12 [mean (95% CI)] for the Sildenafil 20 mg Three Times a Day and Placebo Group mPAP = mean pulmonary arterial pressure; PVR = pulmonary vascular resistance; SVR = systemic vascular resistance; RAP = right atrial pressure; CO = cardiac output; HR = heart rate. *The number of patients per treatment group varied slightly for each parameter due to missing assessments. Placebo (n = 65)* Sildenafil 20 mg (n = 65)* mPAP (mmHg) 0.6 (-0.8, 2) -2.1 (-4.3, 0) PVR (dyn•s/cm 5 ) 49 (-54, 153) -122 (-217, -27) SVR (dyn•s/cm 5 ) -78 (-197, 41) -167 (-307, -26) RAP (mmHg) 0.3 (-0.9, 1.5) -0.8 (-1.9, 0.3) CO (L/min) -0.1 (-0.4, 0.2) 0.4 (0.1, 0.7) HR (beats/min) -1.3 (-4.1, 1.4) -3.7 (-5.9, -1.4) P ediatric Patients Patients on sildenafil medium and high dose groups achieved dose related improvements in pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI) and mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) compared to those on placebo [see STARTS-1 in Clinical Studies (14)] .

Improvements were observed with cardiac index in all three sildenafil dose groups over placebo. Data on other hemodynamic measures for the sildenafil low, medium and high dose groups compared to placebo is displayed in Table 3. Table 3.

Placebo Corrected Changes in Hemodynamic Parameters by Dose Group Abbreviations: CI = cardiac index; HR = heart rate; mPAP = mean pulmonary arterial pressure; PVRI = pulmonary vascular resistance index; RAP = right atrial pressure; SVRI = systemic vascular resistance index. Note: n = 52, 56, 55, 54, 56, and 56 placebo patients for PVRI, mPAP, CI, SVRI, RAP and HR, respectively. Parameter [Estimate (95% CI)] Low Dose Medium Dose High Dose PVRI (%) -2% (-20%, 20%) n = 37 -18% (-32%, -2%) n = 51 -27% (-39%, -14%) n = 68 mPAP (mmHg) 1.6 (-4.5, 7.6) n = 39 -3.5 (-8.9, 1.9) n = 55 -7.3 (-12.4, -2.1)… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Mechanism of Action ~1 min read ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Sildenafil is an inhibitor of cGMP specific PDE-5 in the smooth muscle of the pulmonary vasculature, where PDE-5 is responsible for degradation of cGMP. Sildenafil, therefore, increases cGMP within pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells resulting in relaxation. In patients with PAH, this can lead to vasodilation of the pulmonary vascular bed and, to a lesser degree, vasodilatation in the systemic circulation.

Studies in vitro have shown that sildenafil is selective for PDE5. Its effect is more potent on PDE5 than on other known phosphodiesterases (10-fold for PDE6, greater than 80-fold for PDE1, greater than 700-fold for PDE2, PDE3, PDE4, PDE7, PDE8, PDE9, PDE10, and PDE11). The approximately 4,000-fold selectivity for PDE-5 versus PDE3 is important because PDE3 is involved in control of cardiac contractility.

Sildenafil is only about 10 times as potent for PDE5 compared to PDE6, an enzyme found in the retina and involved in the phototransduction pathway of the retina. This lower selectivity is thought to be the basis for abnormalities related to color vision observed with higher doses or plasma levels [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . In addition to pulmonary vascular smooth muscle and the corpus cavernosum, PDE5 is also found in other tissues including vascular and visceral smooth muscle and in platelets.

The inhibition of PDE5 in these tissues by sildenafil may be the basis for the enhanced platelet anti-aggregatory activity of nitric oxide observed in vitro , and the mild peripheral arterial-venous dilatation in vivo .

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 68 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Sildenafil injection is supplied as a clear, colorless, sterile, ready to use solution containing 10 mg sildenafil/12.5 mL (0.8 mg/mL) presented in a single-dose glass vial. Single-Dose Vials in a Carton of 1 NDC 55150-166-13 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Discard unused portion. The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex. Sterile, Nonpyrogenic

📋 Description 131 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Sildenafil injection, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE-5). Sildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA ® for erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil citrate is designated chemically as 1-[[3-(6,7-dihydro-1-methyl-7-oxo-3-propyl-1 H -pyrazolo [4,3- d ] pyrimidin-5-yl)-4-ethoxyphenyl] sulfonyl]-4-methylpiperazine citrate and has the following structural formula: Sildenafil citrate USP is a white or almost white slightly hygroscopic crystalline powder with a solubility of 3.5 mg/mL in water and a molecular weight of 666.7.

Sildenafil injection is supplied as a clear, colorless, sterile, ready to use solution in a single-dose vial containing 10 mg/12.5 mL of sildenafil. Each mL of solution contains 1.124 mg sildenafil citrate USP equivalent to 0.8 mg sildenafil, 50.5 mg dextrose, and water for injection. Sildenafil Citrate Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients 157 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Inform patients of contraindication of sildenafil with regular and/or intermittent use of organic nitrates. Inform patients that sildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA for erectile dysfunction.

Advise patients taking sildenafil not to take VIAGRA or other PDE-5 inhibitors. Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes while taking sildenafil. Such an event may be a sign of NAION.

Advise patients to seek prompt medical attention in the event of sudden decrease or loss of hearing while taking sildenafil. These events may be accompanied by tinnitus and dizziness. All brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Eugia Pharma Specialities Limited.

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🧬 Pharmacokinetics ~3 min read ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption and Distribution Sildenafil is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, with a mean absolute bioavailability of 41% (25 to 63%). Maximum observed plasma concentrations are reached within 30 to 120 minutes (median 60 minutes) of oral dosing in the fasted state. When sildenafil is taken with a high-fat meal, the rate of absorption is reduced, with a mean delay in T max of 60 minutes and a mean reduction in C max of 29%.

The mean steady state volume of distribution (V ss ) for sildenafil is 105 L, indicating distribution into the tissues. Sildenafil and its major circulating N-desmethyl metabolite are both approximately 96% bound to plasma proteins. Protein binding is independent of total drug concentrations.

Metabolism and Excretion Sildenafil is cleared predominantly by the CYP3A (major route) and cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9, minor route) hepatic microsomal isoenzymes. The major circulating metabolite results from N-desmethylation of sildenafil, and is, itself, further metabolized. This metabolite has a phosphodiesterase selectivity profile similar to sildenafil and an in vitro potency for PDE-5 approximately 50% of the parent drug.

In healthy volunteers, plasma concentrations of this metabolite are approximately 40% of those seen for sildenafil, so that the metabolite accounts for about 20% of sildenafil’s pharmacologic effects. In patients with PAH, however, the ratio of the metabolite to sildenafil is higher. Both sildenafil and the active metabolite have terminal half-lives of about 4 hours.

After either oral or intravenous administration, sildenafil is excreted as metabolites predominantly in the feces (approximately 80% of the administered oral dose) and to a lesser extent in the urine (approximately 13% of the administered oral dose). Sildenafil Injection: The pharmacokinetic profile of sildenafil has been characterized following intravenous administration. A 10 mg dose of sildenafil injection is predicted to provide a pharmacological effect of sildenafil and its N-desmethyl metabolite equivalent to that of a 20 mg oral dose.

Population Pharmacokinetics Age, gender, race, and renal and hepatic function were included as factors assessed in the population pharmacokinetic model to evaluate sildenafil pharmacokinetics in patients with PAH. The dataset available for the population pharmacokinetic evaluation contained a wide range of demographic data and laboratory parameters associated with hepatic and renal function. None of these factors had a significant impact on sildenafil pharmacokinetics in patients with PAH.

In patients with PAH, the average steady-state concentrations were 20 to 50% higher when compared to those of healthy volunteers. There was also a doubling of C min levels compared to healthy volunteers. Both findings suggest a lower clearance and/or a higher oral bioavailability of sildenafil in patients with PAH compared to healthy volunteers.

Pediatric Patients Body weight was shown to be a good predictor of drug exposure in children. Sildenafil plasma concentration half-life values were estimated to range from 2.9 to 4.4 hours for a range of 10 to 70 kg of body weight. T max was estimated at approximately 1 hour.

Geriatric Patients Healthy elderly volunteers (65 years or over) had a reduced clearance of sildenafil, resulting in approximately 84% and 107% higher plasma concentrations 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 corresponding increase in the AUC of free (unbound) sildenafil and its active N-desmethyl metabolite were 45% and 57%, respectively. 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 (50 mg) was not altered.

In volunteers with severe (CLcr less than 30 mL/min) renal impairment, sil… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Pharmacodynamics ~3 min read ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics Effects of Sildenafil on Hemodynamic Measures Adults Patients on all sildenafil doses achieved a statistically significant reduction in mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) compared to those on placebo in a study with no background vasodilators [see SUPER-1 in Clinical Studies (14) ] . Data on other hemodynamic measures for the sildenafil 20 mg three times a day and placebo dosing regimens is displayed in Table 2. The relationship between these effects and improvements in 6-minute walk distance is unknown.

Table 2. Changes from Baseline in Hemodynamic Parameters at Week 12 [mean (95% CI)] for the Sildenafil 20 mg Three Times a Day and Placebo Group mPAP = mean pulmonary arterial pressure; PVR = pulmonary vascular resistance; SVR = systemic vascular resistance; RAP = right atrial pressure; CO = cardiac output; HR = heart rate. *The number of patients per treatment group varied slightly for each parameter due to missing assessments. Placebo (n = 65)* Sildenafil 20 mg (n = 65)* mPAP (mmHg) 0.6 (-0.8, 2) -2.1 (-4.3, 0) PVR (dyn•s/cm 5 ) 49 (-54, 153) -122 (-217, -27) SVR (dyn•s/cm 5 ) -78 (-197, 41) -167 (-307, -26) RAP (mmHg) 0.3 (-0.9, 1.5) -0.8 (-1.9, 0.3) CO (L/min) -0.1 (-0.4, 0.2) 0.4 (0.1, 0.7) HR (beats/min) -1.3 (-4.1, 1.4) -3.7 (-5.9, -1.4) P ediatric Patients Patients on sildenafil medium and high dose groups achieved dose related improvements in pulmonary vascular resistance index (PVRI) and mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) compared to those on placebo [see STARTS-1 in Clinical Studies (14)] .

Improvements were observed with cardiac index in all three sildenafil dose groups over placebo. Data on other hemodynamic measures for the sildenafil low, medium and high dose groups compared to placebo is displayed in Table 3. Table 3.

Placebo Corrected Changes in Hemodynamic Parameters by Dose Group Abbreviations: CI = cardiac index; HR = heart rate; mPAP = mean pulmonary arterial pressure; PVRI = pulmonary vascular resistance index; RAP = right atrial pressure; SVRI = systemic vascular resistance index. Note: n = 52, 56, 55, 54, 56, and 56 placebo patients for PVRI, mPAP, CI, SVRI, RAP and HR, respectively. Parameter [Estimate (95% CI)] Low Dose Medium Dose High Dose PVRI (%) -2% (-20%, 20%) n = 37 -18% (-32%, -2%) n = 51 -27% (-39%, -14%) n = 68 mPAP (mmHg) 1.6 (-4.5, 7.6) n = 39 -3.5 (-8.9, 1.9) n = 55 -7.3 (-12.4, -2.1) n = 71 CI (%) 10% (-4%, 26%) n = 37 4% (-7%, 18%) n = 51 15% (3%, 29%) n = 69 SVRI (%) -9% (-22%, 7%) n = 37 -5% (-17%, 10%) n = 50 -16% (-26%, -4%) n = 68 RAP (mmHg) -0.17 (-1.91, 1.57) n = 39 -0.19 (-1.73, 1.36) n = 55 -1.14 (-2.61, 0.33) n = 71 HR (%) 3% (-5%, 12%) n = 39 2% (-5%, 9%) n = 55 -2% (-9%, 5%) n = 71 Effects of Sildenafil on Blood Pressure Single oral doses of sildenafil 100 mg administered to healthy volunteers produced decreases in supine blood pressure (mean maximum decrease in systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 8/5 mmHg).

The decrease in blood pressure was most notable approximately 1 to 2 hours after dosing and was not different from placebo at 8 hours. Similar effects on blood pressure were noted with 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg doses of sildenafil, therefore the effects are not related to dose or plasma levels within this dosage range. Larger effects were recorded among patients receiving concomitant nitrates [see Contraindications (4) ] .

Single oral doses of sildenafil up to 100 mg in healthy volunteers produced no clinically relevant effects on electrocardiogram (ECG). After chronic dosing of 80 mg three times a day to patients with PAH, no clinically relevant effects on ECG were reported. After chronic dosing of 80 mg three times a day sildenafil to healthy volunteers, the largest mean change from baseline in supine systolic and supine diastolic blood pressures was a decrease of 9 mmHg and 8.4 mmHg, respectively.

After chronic dosing of 80 mg three times a day sildenafil to patients with systemic hypertension, the mean change from baseline in systolic… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔬 Clinical Studies ~3 min read ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES SUPER-1 (NCT00644605) - Sildenafil Monotherapy [20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg Three Times a Day] A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of sildenafil (SUPER-1) was conducted in 277 patients with PAH (defined as a mean pulmonary artery pressure ≥ 25 mmHg at rest with a pulmonary capillary wedge pressure < 15 mmHg). Patients were predominantly WHO Functional Classes II-III. Allowed background therapy included a combination of anticoagulants, digoxin, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and oxygen.

The use of prostacyclin analogues, endothelin receptor antagonists, and arginine supplementation were not permitted. Patients who had failed to respond to bosentan were also excluded. Patients with left ventricular ejection fraction less than 45% or left ventricular shortening fraction less than 0.2 also were not studied.

Patients were randomized to receive placebo (n = 70) or sildenafil 20 mg (n = 69), 40 mg (n = 67) or 80 mg (n = 71) three times a day for a period of 12 weeks. They had either primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) (63%), PAH associated with CTD (30%), or PAH following surgical repair of left-to-right congenital heart lesions (7%). The study population consisted of 25% men and 75% women with a mean age of 49 years (range: 18 to 81 years) and baseline 6-minute walk distance between 100 and 450 meters (mean 343).

The primary efficacy endpoint was the change from baseline at Week 12 (at least 4 hours after the last dose) in the 6-minute walk distance. Placebo-corrected mean increases in walk distance of 45 to 50 meters were observed with all doses of sildenafil. These increases were significantly different from placebo, but the sildenafil dose groups were not different from each other (see Figure 3), indicating no additional clinical benefit from doses higher than 20 mg three times a day.

The improvement in walk distance was apparent after 4 weeks of treatment and was maintained at Week 8 and Week 12. Figure 3. Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (meters) at Weeks 4, 8, and 12 in SUPER-1: Mean (95% Confidence Interval) Figure 4 displays subgroup efficacy analyses in SUPER-1 for the change from baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance at Week 12 including baseline walk distance, disease etiology, functional class, gender, age, and hemodynamic parameters.

Figure 4. Placebo-Corrected Change from Baseline in 6-Minute Walk Distance (meters) at Week 12 by Study Subpopulation in SUPER-1: Mean (95% Confidence Interval) Key: PAH = pulmonary arterial hypertension; CTD = connective tissue disease; PH = pulmonary hypertension; PAP = pulmonary arterial pressure; PVRI = pulmonary vascular resistance index; TID = three times daily. SUPER-2 (NCT00159887) Long-Term Treatment of PAH In a long-term follow-up of patients who were treated with sildenafil (n = 277), K-M estimates of survival at 1, 2, and 3 years were 94%, 88% , and 79%, respectively.

These uncontrolled observations do not allow comparison with a group not given sildenafil and cannot be used to determine the long term-effect of sildenafil on mortality. PACES-1 (NCT00159861) - sildenafil Co-Administered with Epoprostenol A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (PACES-1) was conducted in 267 patients with PAH who were taking stable doses of intravenous epoprostenol. Patients had to have a mean pulmonary artery pressure (mPAP) greater than or equal to 25 mmHg and a pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) less than or equal to 15 mmHg at rest via right heart catheterization within 21 days before randomization, and a baseline 6-minute walk test distance greater than or equal to 100 meters and less than or equal to 450 meters (mean 349 meters).

Patients were randomized to placebo or sildenafil (in a fixed titration starting from 20 mg to 40 mg and then 80 mg, three times a day) and all patients continued intravenous epoprostenol therapy. At baseline patients had PPH (80%) or PAH secondary to CTD (20%); WHO Functional Class I (1%), II (2… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 187 words ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to rats for up to 24 months at 60 mg/kg/day, a dose resulting in total systemic exposure (AUC) to unbound sildenafil and its major metabolite 33- and 37-times, for male and female rats, respectively, the human exposure at the RHD of 20 mg three times a day. Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to male and female mice for up to 21 and 18 months, respectively, at doses up to a maximally tolerated level of 10 mg/kg/day, a dose equivalent to the RHD on a mg/m 2 basis.

Sildenafil was negative in in vitro bacterial and Chinese hamster ovary cell assays to detect mutagenicity, and in vitro human lymphocytes and in vivo mouse micronucleus assays to detect clastogenicity. There was no impairment of fertility in male or female rats given up to 60 mg sildenafil/kg/day, a dose producing a total systemic exposure (AUC) to unbound sildenafil and its major metabolite of 19- and 38-times for males and females, respectively, the human exposure at the RHD of 20 mg three times a day.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 184 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to rats for up to 24 months at 60 mg/kg/day, a dose resulting in total systemic exposure (AUC) to unbound sildenafil and its major metabolite 33- and 37-times, for male and female rats, respectively, the human exposure at the RHD of 20 mg three times a day. Sildenafil was not carcinogenic when administered to male and female mice for up to 21 and 18 months, respectively, at doses up to a maximally tolerated level of 10 mg/kg/day, a dose equivalent to the RHD on a mg/m 2 basis.

Sildenafil was negative in in vitro bacterial and Chinese hamster ovary cell assays to detect mutagenicity, and in vitro human lymphocytes and in vivo mouse micronucleus assays to detect clastogenicity. There was no impairment of fertility in male or female rats given up to 60 mg sildenafil/kg/day, a dose producing a total systemic exposure (AUC) to unbound sildenafil and its major metabolite of 19- and 38-times for males and females, respectively, the human exposure at the RHD of 20 mg three times a day.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 107 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg per 12.5 mL - Container Label NDC 55150-166-13 Sildenafil Injection 10 mg per 12.5 mL (0.8 mg / mL) For Intravenous Use Discard Unused Portion Rx only 12.5 mL sterile single-dose vial PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg per 12.5 mL - Container Label

PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg per 12.5 mL - Container-Carton (1 Vial) NDC 55150-166-13 Sildenafil Injection 10 mg per 12.5 mL (0.8 mg / mL) For Intravenous Use Discard Unused Portion Rx only 12.5 mL sterile single-dose vial eugia PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg per 12.5 mL - Container-Carton (1 Vial)

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Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Sildenafil Citrate (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 15 manufacturers.
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Period
Total Part D spend
$8.19M
Claims incl. refills
183.9K
Beneficiaries
116.4K
Spend / beneficiary
$70.36
Spend / claim
$44.53
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Sildenafil (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Dyspnoea7,987
Headache5,925
Diarrhoea4,614
Nausea4,118
Death3,978
Fatigue3,966
Dizziness3,428

Age at onset

Neonate242
Infant419
Child511
Adolescent220
Adult7,564
Elderly5,630

Reporter sex

57,591 reports
Male · 44%
Female · 56%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization25,294
Death8,591
Life-threatening2,101
Disabling947
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 5,480 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
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