Zilden

Zilden

sildenafil

Manufacturer:

Pascual Pharma Corp

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Sildenafil citrate
Indications/Uses
Management of erectile dysfunction.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 50 mg 1 hr before sexual activity. Max: 100 mg once daily. Impaired renal & hepatic function 25 mg. Patients using other drugs given the extent of the interactions w/ patients receiving concomitant therapy w/ ritonavir: Not to exceed max 25 mg as single dose in 48-hr period.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Potentiation of hypotensive effects w/ organic nitrates or nitrites. Pregnancy & lactation. Women. Newborns, childn.
Special Precautions
Consider CV status of the patient prior to initiating therapy. Patients w/ underlying conditions eg, vasodilatory effects especially in combination w/ sexual activity. Not recommended in patients w/ anatomical deformation of the penis eg, angulation, cavernal fibrosis or Peyronie's disease, or conditions which may predispose to priapism. Co-administration w/ α-blocker. Potentiates the anti-aggregatory effect of Na nitroprusside. Patients w/ bleeding disorders or active peptic ulceration; retinitis pigmentosa. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.
Adverse Reactions
Headache, flushing, dyspepsia. Dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, syncope, epistaxis, nasal congestion, skin rash, eye pain, red eyes/bloodshot eyes, muscle/back pain, prolonged erection &/or priapism. UTI, cerebrovascular hemorrhage & transient ischemic attacks.
Drug Interactions
Reduced clearance w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, ketoconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine. Increased plasma conc w/ cimetidine. Increased systemic exposure w/ erythromycin. Increased Cmax & AUC w/ saquinavir & ritonavir. Potentiate hypotensive effects of organic nitrates or nitrites. Symptomatic hypotension w/ α-blocker therapy.
MIMS Class
Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction & Ejaculatory Disorders
ATC Classification
G04BE03 - sildenafil ; Belongs to the class of drugs used in erectile dysfunction.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Zilden FC tab 100 mg
Packing/Price
60's (P189.2/film-coated tab)
Form
Zilden FC tab 50 mg
Packing/Price
10's (P94.6/film-coated tab);60's (P94.6/film-coated tab)
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