Indications

Erectile dysfunction.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Patients concurrently or intermittently using organic nitrates in any form.

Special Precautions

Caution when used in patients with anatomical deformation of penis or conditions that may predispose them to priapism (e.g. sickle cell anaemia, myeloma, or leukaemia). Mild, transient, dose-related impairment of colour discrimination (blue/green) may occur. Hepatic or severe renal impairment, bleeding disorders, active peptic ulceration, hypotension, recent history of stroke, MI, arrhythmias, unstable angina, heart failure or retinal disorders. May cause sudden loss or decrease in hearing.

Side Effects

Headache, flushing, respiratory tract infection, angina pectoris, AV block, migraine, syncope, tachycardia, postural hypotension, MI, cerebral thrombosis, cardiac arrest, paraesthesia, tremor, depression, herpes simplex, skin ulcer, oesophagitis, abnormal LFT, rectal haemorrhage, hypoglycaemic reaction, arthritis, deafness, retinal vascular disease, photosensitivity, accidental fall.

Drug Interactions

Inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as cimetidine and erythromycin are likely to reduce sildenafil clearance. CYP3A4 inducers such as rifampicin may decrease the plasma concentrations of sildenafil. Symptomatic hypotension when used with α-blockers. Plasma concentrations are increased by ritonavir.

Route of Administration

Oral

Dosage

As directed by the physician