Cialis
(Tadalafil)Cialis Prescribing Information
CIALIS® is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of:
- erectile dysfunction (ED) ()
1.1 Erectile DysfunctionCIALIS®is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED).
- the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) ()
1.2 Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaCIALIS is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- ED and the signs and symptoms of BPH (ED/BPH) ()
1.3 Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaCIALIS is indicated for the treatment of ED and the signs and symptoms of BPH (ED/BPH).
If CIALIS is used with finasteride to initiate BPH treatment, such use is recommended for up to 26 weeks (
1.4 Limitation of UseIf CIALIS is used with finasteride to initiate BPH treatment, such use is recommended for up to 26 weeks because the incremental benefit of CIALIS decreases from 4 weeks until 26 weeks, and the incremental benefit of CIALIS beyond 26 weeks is unknown
Four strengths of almond-shaped tablets are available in different sizes and different shades of yellow:
2.5 mg tablets debossed with “C 2 1/2” 5 mg tablets debossed with “C 5” 10 mg tablets debossed with “C 10” 20 mg tablets debossed with “C 20”
Hepatic Impairment (
2.6 Use in Specific Populations- Creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min: A starting dose of 5 mg not more than once per day is recommended, and the maximum dose is 10 mg not more than once in every 48 hours.
- Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: The maximum dose is 5 mg not more than once in every 72 hours[see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations ].
- Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: CIALIS for once daily use is not recommended[see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations ].
- Creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min: A starting dose of 2.5 mg is recommended. An increase to 5 mg may be considered based on individual response.
- Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: CIALIS for once daily use is not recommended[see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations ].
5.8 Hepatic ImpairmentIn patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment, the dose of CIALIS should not exceed 10 mg. Because of insufficient information in patients with severe hepatic impairment, use of CIALIS in this group is not recommended
CIALIS for once daily use has not been extensively evaluated in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Therefore, caution is advised if CIALIS for once daily use is prescribed to these patients. Because of insufficient information in patients with severe hepatic impairment, use of CIALIS in this group is not recommended
8.6 Hepatic ImpairmentIn clinical pharmacology studies, tadalafil exposure (AUC) in subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A or B) was comparable to exposure in healthy subjects when a dose of 10 mg was administered. There are no available data for doses higher than 10 mg of tadalafil in patients with hepatic impairment. Insufficient data are available for subjects with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C).
- Mild or Moderate: Dosage adjustment may be needed.
- Severe: Use is not recommended.
Renal Impairment (
2.6 Use in Specific Populations- Creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min: A starting dose of 5 mg not more than once per day is recommended, and the maximum dose is 10 mg not more than once in every 48 hours.
- Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: The maximum dose is 5 mg not more than once in every 72 hours[see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations ].
- Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: CIALIS for once daily use is not recommended[see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations ].
- Creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min: A starting dose of 2.5 mg is recommended. An increase to 5 mg may be considered based on individual response.
- Creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: CIALIS for once daily use is not recommended[see Warnings and Precautions and Use in Specific Populations ].
5.7 Renal ImpairmentCIALIS should be limited to 5 mg not more than once in every 72 hours in patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis. The starting dose of CIALIS in patients with creatinine clearance 30 – 50 mL/min should be 5 mg not more than once per day, and the maximum dose should be limited to 10 mg not more than once in every 48 hours.
Due to increased tadalafil exposure (AUC), limited clinical experience, and the lack of ability to influence clearance by dialysis, CIALIS for once daily use is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min
Due to increased tadalafil exposure (AUC), limited clinical experience, and the lack of ability to influence clearance by dialysis, CIALIS for once daily use is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min. In patients with creatinine clearance 30 – 50 mL/min, start dosing at 2.5 mg once daily, and increase the dose to 5 mg once daily based upon individual response
8.7 Renal ImpairmentIn clinical pharmacology studies using single-dose tadalafil (5 to 10 mg), tadalafil exposure (AUC) doubled in subjects with creatinine clearance 30 to 80 mL/min. In subjects with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis, there was a two-fold increase in Cmaxand 2.7- to 4.8-fold increase in AUC following single-dose administration of 10 or 20 mg tadalafil. Exposure to total methylcatechol (unconjugated plus glucuronide) was 2- to 4-fold higher in subjects with renal impairment, compared to those with normal renal function. Hemodialysis (performed between 24 and 30 hours post-dose) contributed negligibly to tadalafil or metabolite elimination. In a clinical pharmacology study (N=28) at a dose of 10 mg, back pain was reported as a limiting adverse event in male patients with creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min. At a dose of 5 mg, the incidence and severity of back pain was not significantly different than in the general population. In patients on hemodialysis taking 10- or 20-mg tadalafil, there were no reported cases of back pain.
- Patients with creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min: Dosage adjustment may be needed.
- Patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min or on hemodialysis: For use as needed: Dose should not exceed 5 mg every 72 hours. Once daily use is not recommended.
- Administration of CIALIS to patients using any form of organic nitrate is contraindicated. CIALIS was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates ().
4.1 NitratesAdministration of CIALIS to patients who are using any form of organic nitrate, either regularly and/or intermittently, is contraindicated. In clinical pharmacology studies, CIALIS was shown to potentiate the hypotensive effect of nitrates
[see Clinical Pharmacology ]. - History of known serious hypersensitivity reaction to CIALIS or ADCIRCA® ().
4.2 Hypersensitivity ReactionsCIALIS is contraindicated in patients with a known serious hypersensitivity to tadalafil (CIALIS or ADCIRCA®). Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and exfoliative dermatitis
[see Adverse Reactions ]. - Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat ().
4.3 Concomitant Guanylate Cyclase (GC) StimulatorsDo not use CIALIS in patients who are using a GC stimulator, such as riociguat. PDE5 inhibitors, including CIALIS, may potentiate the hypotensive effects of GC stimulators.
Evaluation of erectile dysfunction and BPH should include an appropriate medical assessment to identify potential underlying causes, as well as treatment options.
Before prescribing CIALIS, it is important to note the following: