What is ADCIRCA?
- ADCIRCA is a prescription medicine called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i)
used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to improve exercise ability
- Studies establishing effectiveness included mainly patients with NYHA Functional Class II–III symptoms who had idiopathic PAH
(PAH of an unknown cause) or heritable PAH (a family history of PAH) (61% of patients),
or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (23%), such as scleroderma
- ADCIRCA is the only PDE-5i for PAH taken once-daily
- It is not known if ADCIRCA is safe or effective in children
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Important Safety Considerations for ADCIRCA® (tadalafil) tablets
- You should discuss all of your medical conditions and all medications with your
healthcare provider before starting ADCIRCA
- Do not take ADCIRCA if you take any medications that contain nitrates (often used
for chest pain), as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure
- Do not take ADCIRCA if you are allergic to tadalafil or any other ingredient in
ADCIRCA
- If you experience chest pain after taking ADCIRCA, contact your healthcare provider
- ADCIRCA is a type of medication called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i).
PDE-5is can cause blood vessels to widen, which may result in a decrease in blood
pressure. If you have heart-disease or any problems with low blood pressure, tell
your healthcare provider before taking ADCIRCA, as these conditions may be affected
by the action of ADCIRCA
- If you have ever had blockage in the veins of your lungs, known as pulmonary veno-occlusive
disease (PVOD), ADCIRCA is not recommended for you
- Taking ADCIRCA with alcohol, or blood pressure medications, such as alpha-blockers,
may lower blood pressure and cause hypotension (light-headedness or fainting)
- Do not take ADCIRCA if you are taking rifampin (an antibiotic for certain bacterial
infections), or antifungal medications, such as ketoconazole and itraconazole. If
you require treatment with both ADCIRCA and ritonavir (Norvir®) at
the same time, your dose of ADCIRCA will need to be adjusted. Inform your healthcare
provider if you have kidney or liver problems before taking ADCIRCA
- ADCIRCA contains the same ingredient (tadalafil) as Cialis®, which
is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). If you are taking ADCIRCA, do
not take Cialis or other PDE-5is
- In rare cases, men taking PDE-5is (including tadalafil) for erectile dysfunction
reported side effects such as a sudden decrease or loss of vision or hearing, or
an erection lasting more than four hours. If you experience any of these side effects,
seek medical attention right away
- The most common side effects of ADCIRCA are headache, muscle pain, getting red or
hot in the face (flushing), nausea, pain in the arms, legs or back, upset stomach,
stuffy or congested nose
For more information about ADCIRCA, please see the Full Prescribing Information and
Patient Information
or call 1-800-545-5979.
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