Revatio sildenafil citrate 20 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 90-count
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor class.
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Sildenafil (Viagra) is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to get or keep an erection) in men. Sildenafil (Liqrev, Revatio) is used to improve the ability to exercise in adults (Liqrev, Revatio) and children 1 year of age and older (Revatio) with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; high blood pressure in the vessels carrying blood to the lungs, causing shortness of breath, dizziness, and tiredness). Sildenafil is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. Sildenafil treats erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual...
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A mineral salt made from calcium and phosphate. It acts as a filler and binder in tablets to add bulk and help hold the medicine together in solid form.
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Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Triacetin is a clear, oily liquid made from glycerin and acetic acid. It works as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how liquids mix together in formulations.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| 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. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Sildenafil 20 mg 00904-6671-04 | Major | 30 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 27241-0124-03 | Ajanta | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 31722-0776-05 | Camber | 500 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 33342-0121-10 | Macleods | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 33342-0536-10 | Macleods | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 50268-0717-15 | AvPAK | 50 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 60687-0788-21 | American | 1 tablet | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 62135-0372-90 | Chartwell | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 65162-0351-09 | Amneal | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 65862-0688-90 | Aurobindo | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68001-0363-05 | BluePoint | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68001-0597-05 | BluePoint | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 72888-0018-00 | Advagen | 1000 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 82009-0094-90 | Quallent | 90 tablets | $0.051 | AB | Availability likely | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 13668-0185-05 | Torrent | 500 tablets | $0.077 | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 52817-0295-00 | TruPharma | 1000 tablets | $0.077 | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 59762-0033-01 | Mylan | 90 tablets | $0.077 | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Revatio 20 mg 00069-4190-68 | PFIZER | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 42291-0937-90 | AvKARE | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 43063-0982-10 | PD-Rx | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 43353-0345-10 | Aphena | 10 tablets | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 50090-3905-00 | A-S | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 50090-5236-00 | A-S | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 51407-0987-90 | Golden | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 51655-0172-20 | Northwind | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 51655-0793-20 | Northwind | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 53746-0351-90 | Amneal | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 55154-4307-00 | Cardinal | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Revatio 20 mgthis 58151-0402-77 | Viatris | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 59746-0471-05 | Jubilant | 500 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 63187-0619-10 | Proficient | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 63187-0789-10 | Proficient | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 63187-0813-10 | Proficient | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 63629-5029-00 | Bryant | 50 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-2072-01 | NuCare | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-2213-09 | NuCare | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-2537-09 | NuCare | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-2602-03 | NuCare | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-3954-09 | NuCare | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-4517-09 | NuCare | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68071-5115-06 | NuCare | 60 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 68788-7974-03 | Preferred | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 70518-3433-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 30 tablets | — | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 70518-4596-00 | REMEDYREPACK | 250 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 71205-0305-10 | Proficient | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 71205-0509-30 | Proficient | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 71205-0623-30 | Proficient | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 71335-1005-01 | Bryant | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 71335-1638-01 | Bryant | 10 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 71335-1649-00 | Bryant | 50 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 71335-1963-00 | Bryant | 50 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 71335-2657-00 | Bryant | 50 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 72162-2363-09 | Bryant | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 72189-0298-20 | DirectRx | 20 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 72865-0105-90 | XLCare | 90 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 76420-0061-30 | Asclemed | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 76420-0613-30 | Asclemed | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 80425-0304-01 | Advanced | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 82804-0185-30 | Proficient | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil 20 mg 82804-0243-30 | Proficient | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate 20 mg 82868-0094-30 | Northwind | 30 tablets | — | AB | FDA listed | — |
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⏳ Availability & generic status
FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.
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- Patent
- Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
- Substance patent
- Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
- Formulation (product) patent
- Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
- Method-of-use patent
- A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
- Skinny label
- A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
- Exclusivity
- FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
- Paragraph IV
- A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
- RLD / RS
- Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
- TE / AB rating
- FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
- LOE (loss of exclusivity)
- The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.
Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
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| M-287 | New indication / labeling change (3-year) | Jan 31, 2026 |
| ODE-469 | Orphan Drug Exclusivity (7-year) | Jan 31, 2030 |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 58151-0402-77 You're viewing this | 90 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (58151-402-77) | 2026-06-22 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Adults REVATIO 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) REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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) REVATIO 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 ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Adults: 20 mg orally three times a day. Dose may be increased based on symptoms and tolerability. ( 2.1 ) • Pediatric patients ( 2.2 ) o ≤ 20 kg: 10 mg three times a day o 20 kg to 45 kg: 20 mg three times a day o > 45 kg: 20 mg three times a day. Dose may be increased based on symptoms and tolerability. • Injection (Adults): 10 mg three times a day administered as an intravenous bolus injection. ( 2.1 )
2.1Recommended Dosage in Adults Oral Dosage The recommended dosage of REVATIO is 20 mg three times a day. 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) ] .
Intravenous Dosage The recommended dose is 10 mg administered as an intravenous bolus injection three times a day. The dose of REVATIO injection does not need to be adjusted for body weight. A 10-mg dose of REVATIO injection is predicted to provide pharmacological effect of sildenafil and its N-desmethyl metabolite equivalent to that of a 20-mg oral dose.
2.2Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Oral Dosage 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.
A maximum dose in pediatric patients has not been identified. Based on the experience in adults, dose may be titrated to a maximum of 40 mg three times a day for pediatric patients > 45 kg, if required, based on symptoms and tolerability [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .
2.3Reconstitution of the Powder for Oral Suspension Note: Reconstitute the contents of the bottle with a total volume of 90 mL (60 mL followed by 30 mL) . Refer to the detailed instructions below. 1.
Tap the bottle to loosen the powder. 2. Add 60 mL of water to the bottle.
3. Replace the cap and shake the bottle vigorously for a minimum of 30 seconds. 4.
Add another 30 mL of water to the bottle. 5. Replace the cap and shake the bottle vigorously for a minimum of 30 seconds.
6. Remove cap and press the bottle adaptor into the neck of the bottle. Replace the cap on the bottle.
7. Write the expiration date of the reconstituted oral suspension on the bottle label (the expiration date of the reconstituted oral suspension is 60 days from the date of reconstitution). Incompatibilities Do not mix with any other medication or additional flavoring agent.
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS REVATIO Tablets White to off-white, film-coated, round tablets engraved with “RVT 20” on one side and “VLE” on the other side. Each tablet contains sildenafil citrate equivalent to 20 mg of sildenafil. REVATIO for Oral Suspension White to slight pink powder containing 1.57 g of sildenafil citrate (equivalent to 1.12 g sildenafil) in a bottle for reconstitution to 10 mg/mL.
Following reconstitution with 90 mL of water, the total volume of the oral suspension is 112 mL. A 2 mL oral dosing syringe (with 1 mL and 2 mL dose markings) and a press-in bottle adaptor are also provided. REVATIO Injection Single-dose vial containing 10 mg/12.5 mL (0.8 mg/mL) of sildenafil. • Tablets: 20 mg ( 3 ) • For oral suspension: 10 mg/mL (when reconstituted) ( 3 ) • Injection: 10 mg/12.5 mL (0.8 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS REVATIO 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 tablet, injection, or oral suspension. 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 tablet, injection, or oral suspension. ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
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: REVATIO may cause serious vaso-occlusive crises. ( 5.8 )
5.1Hypotension REVATIO has vasodilatory properties, resulting in mild and transient decreases in blood pressure. Before prescribing REVATIO, 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 REVATIO.
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 REVATIO to patients with veno-occlusive disease, administration of REVATIO to such patients is not recommended. Should signs of pulmonary edema occur when REVATIO is administered, consider the possibility of associated PVOD.
5.3Epistaxis The incidence of epistaxis was 13% in patients taking REVATIO with PAH secondary to CTD. This effect was not seen in idiopathic PAH (REVATIO 3%, placebo 2%) patients. The incidence of epistaxis was also higher in REVATIO-treated patients with a concomitant oral vitamin K antagonist (9% versus 2% in those not treated with concomitant vitamin K antagonist).
The safety of REVATIO 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 post marketing 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 REVATIO.
There are no controlled clinical data on the safety or efficacy of REVATIO in patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a minority of whom have genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases. Therefore, use of REVATIO 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 REVATIO. 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 REVATIO, 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 REVATIO.
5.6Combination with Other PDE-5 Inhibitors Sildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA ® . The safety and efficacy of combinations of REVATIO with VIAGRA or other PDE‑5 inhibitors have not been studied. Inform patients taking REVATIO not to take VIAGRA or other PDE‑5 inhibitors.
5.7Priapism Use REVATIO with caution in patients with anatomical deformation of the penis (e.g., angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie’s disease) or in patients who have…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
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 Viatris at 1-877-446-3679 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) 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 REVATIO-treated adults with PAH (WHO Group I) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] the adverse reactions that were reported by at least 10% of REVATIO-treated patients in any dosing group, and were more frequent in REVATIO-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 REVATIO-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 REVATIO 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg and Placebo Three Times Per Day in SUPER-1 (More Frequent in REVATIO-Treated Patients than Placebo-Treated Patients) REVATIO 20 mg (n = 69) REVATIO 40 mg (n = 67) REVATIO 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 REVATIO (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 REVATIO + 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 REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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) ] .
REVATIO Injection Adverse events with REVATIO 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 establish a causal relation…
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Nitrates Concomitant use of REVATIO with nitrates in any form is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4) ] . Strong CYP3A Inhibitors Concomitant use of REVATIO with strong CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Moderate-to-Strong CYP3A Inducers Concomitant use of REVATIO with moderate-to-strong CYP3A inducers (such as bosentan) decreases the sildenafil exposure.
Dose up-titration of REVATIO may be needed when initiating treatment with moderate-to-strong CYP3A inducers. Reduce the dose of REVATIO 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.
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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 2-4% and 15-20%, 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 REVATIO to an infant during lactation.
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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 t…
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
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 2-4% and 15-20%, 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 ▾
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and efficacy of REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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 ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of REVATIO 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) ] .
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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 ▾
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 REVATIO on Hemodynamic Measures Adults Patients on all REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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 REVATIO 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. Placebo (n = 65) The number of patients per treatment group varied slightly for each parameter due to missing assessments.
REVATIO 20 mg (n = 65) mPAP (mmHg) 0.6 (-0.8, 2.0) -2.1 (-4.3, 0.0) 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) Pediatric Patients Patients on REVATIO 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 REVATIO dose groups over placebo. Data on other hemodynamic measures for the REVATIO 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%,…
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
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 ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING REVATIO tablets are supplied as white to off-white, film-coated, round tablets containing sildenafil citrate equivalent to the nominally indicated amount of sildenafil as follows: REVATIO Tablets Package Configuration Strength NDC Engraving on Tablet Bottle of 90 Tablets 20 mg 58151-402-77 “RVT 20” on one side and “VLE” on the other side Recommended Storage for REVATIO Tablets: Store at controlled room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] .
REVATIO 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. REVATIO Injection Package Configuration Strength NDC Vial individually packaged in a carton 10 mg/12.5 mL (0.8 mg/mL) 58151-395-31 Recommended Storage for REVATIO Injection: Store at controlled room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Discard unused portion.
REVATIO powder for oral suspension is supplied in amber glass bottles. Each bottle contains white to slight pink powder containing 1.57 g of sildenafil citrate (equivalent to 1.12 g sildenafil). Following reconstitution, the total volume of the oral suspension is 112 mL (10 mg sildenafil/mL).
A 2 mL oral dosing syringe (with 1 mL and 2 mL dose markings) and a press-in bottle adaptor are also provided. REVATIO Powder for Oral Suspension Package Configuration Strength NDC Powder for oral suspension - bottle 10 mg/mL (when reconstituted) 58151-385-35 Recommended Storage for REVATIO for Oral Suspension: Store below 30°C (86°F) in the original package in order to protect from moisture. Recommended Storage for Reconstituted Oral Suspension: Store below 30°C (86°F) or in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).
Do not freeze. The shelf-life of the reconstituted oral suspension is 60 days. Any remaining oral suspension should be discarded 60 days after reconstitution.
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION REVATIO, 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 is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 3.5 mg/mL in water and a molecular weight of 666.7.
REVATIO (sildenafil) Tablets: REVATIO is formulated as white to off-white, film-coated, round tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains sildenafil citrate equivalent to 20 mg of sildenafil. In addition to the active ingredient, sildenafil citrate, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.
REVATIO (sildenafil) Injection: REVATIO 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 (equivalent to 0.8 mg sildenafil), 50.5 mg dextrose, and water for injection. REVATIO (sildenafil) for Oral Suspension: REVATIO is supplied as white to slight pink powder containing 1.57 g of sildenafil citrate (equivalent to 1.12 g sildenafil) in an amber glass bottle intended for reconstitution.
Following reconstitution with 90 mL water, the total volume of the oral suspension is 112 mL and the oral suspension contains 10 mg/mL sildenafil. The inactive ingredients include citric acid anhydrous, colloidal silicon dioxide anhydrous, grape flavor, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol, sucralose, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum. In addition to the bottle, a press-in bottle adapter and an oral dosing syringe (with 1 mL and 2 mL dose markings) are provided.
Sildenafil Citrate Structural Formula
💬 Information for Patients ▾
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 REVATIO with regular and/or intermittent use of organic nitrates. • Inform patients that sildenafil is also marketed as VIAGRA for erectile dysfunction. Advise patients taking REVATIO 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 REVATIO.
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 REVATIO. These events may be accompanied by tinnitus and dizziness. Distributed by: Viatris Specialty LLC Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. © 2024 Viatris Inc.
REVATIO is a registered trademark of Viatris Specialty LLC, a Viatris Company. UPJ:RVTTOSI:R2