TADALAFIL (ADCIRCA) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

TADALAFIL

What is the Trade Name for TADALAFIL?

ADCIRCA

What are the Indications for TADALAFIL?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ADCIRCA is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominately patients with NYHA Functional Class II ‚Äì III symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (61%) or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (23%). ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ADCIRCA ¬Æ is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominately patients with NYHA Functional Class II ‚Äì III symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (61%) or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (23%).

 

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