Sildenafil interactions
Sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio), a PDE5 inhibitor has 111 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 10 major, 99 moderate, 0 minor, and 2 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (10)
Co-administration of these phosphodiesterase inhibitors with clarithromycin is not recommended. (Clarithromycin label, Drug interactions)
CONTRAINDICATIONS Administration of SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. (Sildenafil label, Contraindications)
CONTRAINDICATIONS Administration of SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. (Sildenafil label, Contraindications)
CONTRAINDICATIONS Administration of SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. (Sildenafil label, Contraindications)
Aliskiren Riociguat Sildenafil (for pulmonary hypertension) Tadalafil (for pulmonary hypertension) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
CONTRAINDICATIONS Administration of SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM to patients using nitric oxide donors, such as organic nitrates or organic nitrites in any form. (Sildenafil label, Contraindications)
Administration with guanylate cyclase (GC) stimulators, such as riociguat. (Sildenafil label, Contraindications)
PDE-5 Inhibitors: Concomitant use is not recommended. (Vericiguat label, Drug interactions)
Moderate interactions (99)
Alcohol In a drug-drug interaction study of sildenafil 50 mg given with alcohol 0.5 g/kg, in which mean maximum blood alcohol levels of 0.08% was achieved, sildenafil did not potentiate the hypotensive effect of alcohol in healthy volunteers [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ] . (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
When amlodipine, 5 mg or 10 mg, and sildenafil 100 mg were orally administered concomitantly to hypertensive patients, mean additional blood pressure reductions of 8 mmHg systolic and 7 mmHg diastolic were noted [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ]. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
When amlodipine, 5 mg or 10 mg, and sildenafil 100 mg were orally administered concomitantly to hypertensive patients, mean additional blood pressure reductions of 8 mmHg systolic and 7 mmHg diastolic were noted [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 ) ]. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- AvanafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
As with other PDE5 inhibitors, SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM has systemic vasodilatory properties that resulted in transient decreases in supine blood pressure in healthy volunteers. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Azilsartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamideantiretroviralModerate
PDE-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction (ED): Refer to the prescribing information of PDE-5 inhibitors for dose recommendations. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Candesartanangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- CaptoprilACE inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- CimetidineH2 blockerModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Sildenafil Use with caution Two-fold increase in exposure Monitor for sildenafil toxicity [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate
…ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, hormonal contraceptive agents, indinavir, fluticasone, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone, maraviroc, midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide, quetiapine, quinidine, saquinavir, sildenafil, simvastatin, sirolimus, tacrolimus, tolvaptan, tipranavir, triazolam, ticagrelor, and vardenafil) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . (Deferasirox label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- Dutasteride and tamsulosin5-alpha reductase inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- EnoxaparinanticoagulantModerate
In addition, the combination of heparin and sildenafil had an additive effect on bleeding time in the anesthetized rabbit, but this interaction has not been studied in humans. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- Felodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- FosinoprilACE inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- HeparinanticoagulantModerate
In addition, the combination of heparin and sildenafil had an additive effect on bleeding time in the anesthetized rabbit, but this interaction has not been studied in humans. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- IsoniazidantibioticModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- Isradipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Lofexidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- MethyldopaantihypertensiveModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- MinoxidilvasodilatorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- MoexiprilACE inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Nadololbeta blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Nisoldipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
- PerindoprilACE inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate
Antagonistic Effects (decrease in BIORPHEN blood pressure effect) can occur with α-adrenergic antagonists, phosphodiesterase Type 5 inhibitors, mixed α- and β-receptor antagonists, calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines and ACE inhibitors, centrally acting sympatholytic agents. (Phenylephrine label, Drug interactions)
- Pindololbeta blockerModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
As with other PDE5 inhibitors, SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM has systemic vasodilatory properties that resulted in transient decreases in supine blood pressure in healthy volunteers. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Treprostinilprostaglandin analogModerate
Blood Pressure Decreases Patients with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis) and those with severely impaired autonomic control of blood pressure can be sensitive to the actions of vasodilators, including SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- VardenafilPDE5 inhibitorModerate
As with other PDE5 inhibitors, SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM has systemic vasodilatory properties that resulted in transient decreases in supine blood pressure in healthy volunteers. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
Caution is advised when SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM is co-administered with alpha-blockers or antihypertensives. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin) increase SILDENAFIL ORAL FILM exposure. (Sildenafil label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (2)
In humans, sildenafil has no effect on bleeding time when taken alone or with aspirin. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
- Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentNo interaction
In humans, sildenafil has no effect on bleeding time when taken alone or with aspirin. (Sildenafil label, Warnings and precautions)
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