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Indications

REMS

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: hypotension, peripheral edema.

Derm: flushing.

EENT: hearing loss, nasal congestion, vision loss.

GI: diarrhea, dyspepsia.

GU: fertility, priapism.

MS: back pain, limb pain, myalgia.

Neuro: headache.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

Cialis (for ED)

Renal Impairment

  • PO (Adults): CCr 30–50 mL/min (as-needed dosing): Initial dose should not exceed 5 mg/day; maximum dose should not exceed 10 mg in 48 hr; CCr <30 mL/min (as-needed dosing): Maximum dose should not exceed 5 mg in 72 hr; CCr <30 mL/min (once-daily dosing): Not recommended for use.

Hepatic Impairment

  • PO (Adults): Mild or moderate hepatic impairment: Daily dose should not exceed 10 mg (once-daily dose regimen not recommended) Severe hepatic impairment: Not recommended for use.

Cialis (for BPH or ED/BPH)

Renal Impairment

  • PO (Adults): CCr 30–50 mL/min: Initial dose should not exceed 2.5 mg/day; maximum dose should not exceed 5 mg/day; CCr <30 mL/min: Not recommended for use.

Hepatic Impairment

  • PO (Adults): Not recommended for use.

Adcirca, Alyq, and Tadliq (for PAH)

Renal Impairment

  • (Adults): CCr 31–80 mL/min: Start 20 mg once daily; may then to 40 mg once daily based on tolerability.

Hepatic Impairment

  • PO (Adults): Mild or moderate hepatic impairment: Start with 20 mg once daily.

US Brand Names

Adcirca, Alyq, Cialis, Tadliq

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification:erectile dysfunction agents, vasodilators

Pharmacologic Classification: phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Extensive tissue distribution; penetrates semen.

Protein Binding: 94%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver via the CYP3A4 isoenzyme system; metabolites are excreted in feces (61%) and urine (36%).

Half-life: 17.5 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(vasodilation, improved erectile function)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POrapid0.5–6 hr36

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

ta-DA-la-fil

Pill Image

tadalafil_195_8685.jpg

Code

NDC Code*