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In volunteers with hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B), sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in higher plasma exposure of sildenafil (47% for C maxand 85% for AUC).

Side Effect	Incidence Rate	Severity	Commonality	Notes
Headache	High	Mild to moderate	Common	Usually resolves quickly
Flushing	Moderate	Mild	Common	Reddening of face and neck
Dizziness	Moderate	Mild to moderate	Common	Especially when standing up quickly
Vision Changes	Low	Mild to moderate	Less common	Blurred vision or light sensitivity

10 OVERDOSAGE In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse reactions were similar to those seen at lower doses but incidence 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. In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse reactions were similar to those seen at lower doses but incidence rates and severities were increased. 11 DESCRIPTION Sildenafil Tablet, USP an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5).Sildenafil citrate, USP 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 to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 3.5 mg/mL in water and a molecular weight of 666.7.Sildenafil tablet, USP is formulated as white, film-coated round-shaped tablets equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil for oral administration. Sildenafil Tablet, USP an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5).

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For the 17 subjects who received sildenafil tablets 25 mg and matching placebo, the placebo-subtracted mean maximum decreases from baseline (95% CI) in systolic blood pressure were as follows:The mean profiles of the change from baseline in standing systolic blood pressure in subjects treated with doxazosin in combination with 25 mg sildenafil tablets or matching placebo are shown in Figure 2.Figure 2: Mean Standing Systolic Blood Pressure Change from BaselineBlood pressure was measured immediately pre-dose and at 15, 30, 45 minutes, and 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6 and 8 hours after sildenafil tablets or matching placebo. Outliers were defined as subjects with a standing systolic blood pressure of <85 mmHg or a decrease from baseline in standing systolic blood pressure of >30 mmHg at one or more timepoints. There were no subjects treated with sildenafil tablets 25 mg who had a standing SBP < 85mmHg. There were three subjects with a decrease from baseline in standing systolic BP >30mmHg following sildenafil tablets 25 mg, one subject with a decrease from baseline in standing systolic BP > 30 mmHg following placebo and two subjects with a decrease from baseline in standing systolic BP > 30 mmHg following both sildenafil tablets and placebo. No severe adverse events potentially related to blood pressure effects were reported in this group.Of the four subjects who received sildenafil tablets 100 mg in the first part of this study, a severe adverse event related to blood pressure effect was reported in one patient (postural hypotension that began 35 minutes after dosing with sildenafil tablets with symptoms lasting for 8 hours), and mild adverse events potentially related to blood pressure effects were reported in two others (dizziness, headache and fatigue at 1 hour after dosing; and dizziness, lightheadedness and nausea at 4 hours after dosing).

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There were no reports of syncope among these patients. For these four subjects, the placebo-subtracted mean maximum decreases from baseline in supine and standing systolic blood pressures were 14.8 mmHg and 21.5 mmHg, respectively. Two of these subjects had a standing SBP < 85mmHg. Both of these subjects were protocol violators, one due to a low baseline standing SBP, and the other due to baseline orthostatic hypotension. Study 2: Sildenafil tablets with DoxazosinIn the second study, a single oral dose of sildenafil tablets 50 mg or matching placebo was administered in a 2-period crossover design to 20 generally healthy males with BPH.

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Following at least 14 consecutive days of doxazosin, sildenafil tablets 50 mg or matching placebo was administered simultaneously with doxazosin 4 mg (17 subjects) or with doxazosin 8 mg (3 subjects). Sildenafil citrate, USP 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. 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of ActionThe physiologic mechanism of erection of the penis involves release of nitric oxide (NO) in the corpus cavernosum during sexual stimulation.

Precaution/Contraindication	Description	Notes
Nitrate use	Do not take with nitrates for chest pain	Risk of severe hypotension
Heart conditions	Consult a doctor if you have cardiovascular issues	Risk of adverse cardiovascular events
Liver or kidney impairment	Reduced dosing may be necessary	Altered drug metabolism
Drug interactions	Combine with caution; may interact with other meds	Always consult a healthcare provider

NO then activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase, which results in increased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), producing smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum and allowing inflow of blood.Sildenafil enhances the effect of NO by inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), which is responsible for degradation of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum.

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When sexual stimulation causes local release of NO, inhibition of PDE5 by sildenafil causes increased levels of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum, resulting in smooth muscle relaxation and inflow of blood to the corpus cavernosum. Sildenafil at recommended doses has no effect in the absence of sexual stimulation.Binding CharacteristicsStudies in vitrohave shown that sildenafil is selective for PDE5. Its effect is more potent on PDE5 than on other known phosphodiesterases (10-fold for PDE6, >80-fold for PDE1, >700-fold for PDE2, PDE3, PDE4, PDE7, PDE8, PDE9, PDE10, and PDE11).

Sildenafil tablets are classified as phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
White sildenafil tablets are available by prescription only.
They should not be used with nitrates due to risk of dangerous drops in blood pressure.
Certain medications may interact with sildenafil, including antibiotics and antifungals.
The tablets are designed to last approximately 4-6 hours.
Overuse can lead to adverse effects like dizziness or vision changes.
Sildenafil helps men with erectile dysfunction achieve and maintain erections.
The medicine is not an aphrodisiac and requires sexual stimulation.
The tablets should be stored in a cool, dry place away from children.
Beware of counterfeit sildenafil tablets sold online.
Always verify the legitimacy of the medication before use.

Sildenafil is approximately 4,000-fold more selective for PDE5 compared to PDE3. PDE3 is involved in control of cardiac contractility. Sildenafil is only about 10-fold as potent for PDE5 compared to PDE6, an enzyme found in the retina which is involved in the phototransduction pathway of the retina.

White sildenafil tablets are used to treat erectile dysfunction.
They are often sold under brand names like Viagra.
The standard dose for sildenafil is 50 mg.
White sildenafil tablets contain the active ingredient sildenafil citrate.
These tablets typically come in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg doses.
They work by increasing blood flow to the penis.
Sildenafil tablets should be taken about 30-60 minutes before activity.
They are most effective when taken on an empty stomach.
Common side effects include headache, flushing, and upset stomach.
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Sildenafil tablets are often stored in their original packaging to avoid contamination.
Use only the amount prescribed; more does not mean better results.
Sildenafil helps improve erectile function but doesn’t increase libido.
The tablets are designed for rapid and effective absorption.
Always inform your doctor about existing health conditions before use.
Some brands of sildenafil are marketed as "white tablets" for easy recognition.
The medication can cause a mild increase in blood flow to other body parts.
Avoid caffeine or heavy meals before taking sildenafil for better results.
The safety and efficacy of sildenafil are supported by numerous clinical trials.
Never take expired sildenafil tablets, as their safety can’t be guaranteed.
Regular blood pressure checks are recommended when using sildenafil long-term.

The inhibition of PDE5 in some of these tissues by sildenafil may be the basis for the enhanced platelet antiaggregatory activity of NO observed in vitro, an inhibition of platelet thrombus formation in vivoand peripheral arterial-venous dilatation in vivo.12.2 PharmacodynamicsEffects of Sildenafil Tablets on Erectile Response:In eight double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover studies of patients with either organic or psychogenic erectile dysfunction, sexual stimulation resulted in improved erections, as assessed by an objective measurement of hardness and duration of erections (RigiScan ®), after sildenafil tablets administration compared with placebo.

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Most studies assessed the efficacy of sildenafil tablets approximately 60 minutes post dose.

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In volunteers with hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B), sildenafil clearance was reduced, resulting in higher plasma exposure of sildenafil (47% for C maxand 85% for AUC). 10 OVERDOSAGE In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse reactions were similar to those seen at lower doses but incidence 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. In studies with healthy volunteers of single doses up to 800 mg, adverse reactions were similar to those seen at lower doses but incidence rates and severities were increased. 11 DESCRIPTION Sildenafil Tablet, USP an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5).Sildenafil citrate, USP 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 to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 3.5 mg/mL in water and a molecular weight of 666.7.Sildenafil tablet, USP is formulated as white, film-coated round-shaped tablets equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil for oral administration.

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Sildenafil Tablet, USP an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, is the citrate salt of sildenafil, a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). Sildenafil citrate, USP 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. 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of ActionThe physiologic mechanism of erection of the penis involves release of nitric oxide (NO) in the corpus cavernosum during sexual stimulation. NO then activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase, which results in increased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), producing smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum and allowing inflow of blood.Sildenafil enhances the effect of NO by inhibiting phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), which is responsible for degradation of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum. When sexual stimulation causes local release of NO, inhibition of PDE5 by sildenafil causes increased levels of cGMP in the corpus cavernosum, resulting in smooth muscle relaxation and inflow of blood to the corpus cavernosum.

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Sildenafil at recommended doses has no effect in the absence of sexual stimulation.Binding CharacteristicsStudies in vitrohave shown that sildenafil is selective for PDE5. Its effect is more potent on PDE5 than on other known phosphodiesterases (10-fold for PDE6, >80-fold for PDE1, >700-fold for PDE2, PDE3, PDE4, PDE7, PDE8, PDE9, PDE10, and PDE11). Sildenafil is approximately 4,000-fold more selective for PDE5 compared to PDE3. PDE3 is involved in control of cardiac contractility. Sildenafil is only about 10-fold as potent for PDE5 compared to PDE6, an enzyme found in the retina which is involved in the phototransduction pathway of the retina. The erectile response, as assessed by RigiScan ®, generally increased with sildenafil citrate 150 mg red pill increasing sildenafil dose and plasma concentration. The time course of effect was examined in one study, showing an effect for up to 4 hours but the response was diminished compared to 2 hours.Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Blood Pressure:Single oral doses of sildenafil (100 mg) administered to healthy volunteers produced decreases in sitting blood pressure (mean maximum decrease in systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 8.3/5.3 mmHg). The decrease in sitting blood pressure was most notable approximately 1 to 2 hours after dosing, and was not different than placebo at 8 hours. Similar effects on blood pressure were noted with 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil tablets, 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 (4.1)].Figure 1: Mean Change from Baseline in Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure, Healthy Volunteers.Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Blood Pressure When Nitroglycerin is Subsequently Administered: Based on the pharmacokinetic profile of a single 100 mg oral dose given to healthy normal volunteers, the plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are approximately 2 ng/mL (compared to peak plasma levels of approximately 440 ng/mL).

Storage Condition	Details	Notes
Temperature	Keep below 30°C (86°F)	Avoid excessive heat
Light	Keep away from direct sunlight	Protect from UV rays
Humidity	Store in dry place	Prevent moisture from degrading the tablet
Out of reach	Keep out of children's reach	Safety precaution

In the following patients: age >65 years, hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), severe renal impairment (e.g., creatinine clearance <30 mL/min), and concomitant use of erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose have been found to be 3 to 8 times higher than those seen in healthy volunteers. Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [see Contraindications (4.1)].Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Blood Pressure When Co-administered with Alpha-Blockers: Three double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, two-way crossover studies were conducted to assess the interaction of sildenafil tablets with doxazosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent. Study 1: Sildenafil tablets with DoxazosinIn the first study, a single oral dose of sildenafil tablets 100 mg or matching placebo was administered in a 2-period crossover design to 4 generally healthy males with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Sildenafil tablets are not intended for recreational use or performance enhancement.
Always follow a healthcare provider’s instructions for safe use.
Sildenafil’s effects last for a few hours, depending on individual factors.
The medication is taken as needed, not as a daily supplement.
Only use sildenafil under medical supervision if you have heart disease.
Do not take sildenafil if you are allergic to sildenafil citrate.
The drug helps improve quality of life for men with ED.
Sildenafil may cause temporary visual disturbances, like a blue tint.
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Following at least 14 consecutive daily doses of doxazosin, sildenafil tablets 100 mg or matching placebo was administered simultaneously with doxazosin. Following a review of the data from these first 4 subjects (details provided below), the sildenafil tablets dose was reduced to 25 mg. Thereafter, 17 subjects were treated with sildenafil tablets 25 mg or matching placebo in combination with doxazosin 4 mg (15 subjects) or doxazosin 8 mg (2 subjects). The mean subject age was 66.5 years. For the 17 subjects who received sildenafil tablets 25 mg and matching placebo, the placebo-subtracted mean maximum decreases from baseline (95% CI) in systolic blood pressure were as follows:The mean profiles of the change from baseline in standing systolic blood pressure in subjects treated with doxazosin in combination with 25 mg sildenafil tablets or matching placebo are shown in Figure 2.Figure 2: Mean Standing Systolic Blood Pressure Change from BaselineBlood pressure was measured immediately pre-dose and at 15, 30, 45 minutes, and 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6 and 8 hours after sildenafil tablets or matching placebo. Outliers were defined as subjects with a standing systolic blood pressure of <85 mmHg or a decrease from baseline in standing systolic blood pressure of >30 mmHg at one or more timepoints. There were no subjects treated with sildenafil tablets 25 mg who had a standing SBP < 85mmHg. There were three subjects with a decrease from baseline in standing systolic BP >30mmHg following sildenafil tablets 25 mg, one subject with a decrease from baseline in standing systolic BP > 30 mmHg following placebo and two subjects with a decrease from baseline in standing systolic BP > 30 mmHg following both sildenafil tablets and placebo. No severe adverse events potentially related to blood pressure effects were reported in this group.Of the four subjects who received sildenafil tablets 100 mg in the first part of this study, a severe adverse event related to blood pressure effect was reported in one patient (postural hypotension that began 35 minutes after dosing with sildenafil tablets with symptoms lasting for 8 hours), and mild adverse events potentially related to blood pressure effects were reported in two others (dizziness, headache and fatigue at 1 hour after dosing; and dizziness, lightheadedness and nausea at 4 hours after dosing). There were no reports of syncope among these patients. For these four subjects, the placebo-subtracted mean maximum decreases from baseline in supine and standing systolic blood pressures were 14.8 mmHg and 21.5 mmHg, respectively.

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This lower selectivity is thought to be the basis for abnormalities related to color vision [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)].In addition to human corpus cavernosum smooth muscle, PDE5 is also found in other tissues including platelets, vascular and visceral smooth muscle, and skeletal muscle, brain, heart, liver, kidney, lung, pancreas, prostate, bladder, testis, and seminal vesicle. The inhibition of PDE5 in some of these tissues by sildenafil may be the basis for the enhanced platelet antiaggregatory activity of NO observed in vitro, an inhibition of platelet thrombus formation in vivoand peripheral arterial-venous dilatation in vivo.12.2 PharmacodynamicsEffects of Sildenafil Tablets on Erectile Response:In eight double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover studies of patients with either organic or psychogenic erectile dysfunction, sexual stimulation resulted in improved erections, as assessed by an objective measurement of hardness and duration of erections (RigiScan ®), after sildenafil tablets administration compared with placebo. Most studies assessed the efficacy of sildenafil tablets approximately 60 minutes post dose. The erectile response, as assessed by RigiScan ®, generally increased with sildenafil citrate 150 mg red pill increasing sildenafil dose and plasma concentration. The time course of effect was examined in one study, showing an effect for up to 4 hours but the response was diminished compared to 2 hours.Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Blood Pressure:Single oral doses of sildenafil (100 mg) administered to healthy volunteers produced decreases in sitting blood pressure (mean maximum decrease in systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 8.3/5.3 mmHg).

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The decrease in sitting blood pressure was most notable approximately 1 to 2 hours after dosing, and was not different than placebo at 8 hours. Similar effects on blood pressure were noted with 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg of sildenafil tablets, 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 (4.1)].Figure 1: Mean Change from Baseline in Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure, Healthy Volunteers.Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Blood Pressure When Nitroglycerin is Subsequently Administered: Based on the pharmacokinetic profile of a single 100 mg oral dose given to healthy normal volunteers, the plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are approximately 2 ng/mL (compared to peak plasma levels of approximately 440 ng/mL). In the following patients: age >65 years, hepatic impairment (e.g., cirrhosis), severe renal impairment (e.g., creatinine clearance <30 mL/min), and concomitant use of erythromycin or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose have been found to be 3 to 8 times higher than those seen in healthy volunteers. Although plasma levels of sildenafil at 24 hours post dose are much lower than at peak concentration, it is unknown whether nitrates can be safely co-administered at this time point [see Contraindications (4.1)].Effects of Sildenafil Tablets on Blood Pressure When Co-administered with Alpha-Blockers: Three double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, two-way crossover studies were conducted to assess the interaction of sildenafil tablets with doxazosin, an alpha-adrenergic blocking agent.

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Study 1: Sildenafil tablets with DoxazosinIn the first study, a single oral dose of sildenafil tablets 100 mg or matching placebo was administered in a 2-period crossover design to 4 generally healthy males with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Following at least 14 consecutive daily doses of doxazosin, sildenafil tablets 100 mg or matching placebo was administered simultaneously with doxazosin. Following a review of the data from these first 4 subjects (details provided below), the sildenafil tablets dose was reduced to 25 mg. Thereafter, 17 subjects were treated with sildenafil tablets 25 mg or matching placebo in combination with doxazosin 4 mg (15 subjects) or doxazosin 8 mg (2 subjects). The mean subject age was 66.5 years. Two of these subjects had a standing SBP < 85mmHg.

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Both of these subjects were protocol violators, one due to a low baseline standing SBP, and the other due to baseline orthostatic hypotension. Study 2: Sildenafil tablets with DoxazosinIn the second study, a single oral dose of sildenafil tablets 50 mg or matching placebo was administered in a 2-period crossover design to 20 generally healthy males with BPH. Following at least 14 consecutive days of doxazosin, sildenafil tablets 50 mg or matching placebo was administered simultaneously with doxazosin 4 mg (17 subjects) or with doxazosin 8 mg (3 subjects).