Table 2. Dosage Parameters for Sildenafil, Vardenafil, and Tadalafil 8-10
Parameter Sildenafil Vardenafil Tadalafil
Initial Dose 50 mg 10 mg 10 mg
Dosing Range 25-100 mg 2.5-20 mg 5-20 mg
Maximum Dose 100 mg 20 mg 20 mg
Maximum Dosing Frequency 1 dose/day 1 dose/day 1 dose/day
Dose Adjustments
  •    Age > 65 years, hepatic impairment: 25 mg
  •   Severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min): 25 mg
  •    Concomitant medications: See full prescribing information
  •    Age > 65 years: 5 mg
  •    Moderate hepatic impairment: initial 5 mg, max 10 mg
  •    Mild, moderate, severe renal impairment: No adjustment
  •   Concomitant medications: See full prescribing information
  •   Age > 65 years: no dosage adjustment
  •    Mild or moderate hepatic impairment: max 10 mg once daily
  •   Severe hepatic impairment: not recommended
  •     Moderate renal impairment: initial 5 mg once daily, max 10 mg every 48 hours
  •     Severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min) on hemodialysis: max 5 mg
  •     Concomitant medications: See full prescribing information
 
 
 
 
 
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