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by Hassan Hoppe Sr. Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Adcirca prescription assistance is sponsored by United Therapeutics to help low-income and uninsured patients get expensive brand-name Adcirca either for free or at a large discount. PS Card recommends RX Access for help in the Adcirca PAP application process.

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What is the Adcirca co-pay assistance program?

ADCIRCA ® (tadalafil) Co-pay Assistance Program ADCIRCA Co-Pay Assistance Card For patients with commercial or private insurance plans, we offer a co-pay card to help patients cover some of their out-of-pocket expenses.

What is Adcirca used to treat?

ADCIRCA (pronounced AD-SUR-KUH) is a prescription medicine called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, high blood pressure in your lungs) to improve exercise ability. ADCIRCA is the only PDE-5i for PAH taken once-daily.

How do you take Adcirca for pulmonary arterial hypertension?

ADCIRCA once-daily for the treatment of PAH. ADCIRCA (pronounced AD-SUR-KUH) is a prescription medicine called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, high blood pressure in your lungs) to improve exercise ability. ADCIRCA is the only PDE-5i for PAH taken once-daily.

How much does Adcirca (tadalafil) cost?

Eligible patients pay no more than a $10 co-pay for ADCIRCA (tadalafil) Is valid for 12 prescriptions and can be renewed annually. Eligible patients pay a $10 co-pay per prescription fill (covers the difference in co-pay above $10 up to $800 monthly)

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Do I need a prescription for Adcirca?

ADCIRCA (tadalafil) is a prescription medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability.

Does Adcirca help with Ed?

ADCIRCA is also marketed as CIALIS for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence) and for the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, enlarged prostate). Do not take both ADCIRCA and CIALIS. Do not take ADCIRCA and other medicines or treatments for erectile dysfunction.

What is the generic for Adcirca?

The generic for Adcirca is tadalafil. Note that this is the same generic as Cialis (for erectile dysfunction and BPH), though different strengths are available depending on the condition it is being used to treat.

What are the side effects of Adcirca?

Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, muscle pain, flushing, nausea, stuffy nose, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

What are the dangers of tadalafil?

Side EffectsArm, back, or jaw pain.chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness.cold sweats.faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.fast or irregular heartbeat.increased erection.pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck.pounding in the ears.More items...•

Is tadalafil good for the heart?

“This study provides further confirmation, adds mechanistic details and demonstrates that Tadalafil could now be a possible therapy for heart failure.” It's possible that patients taking Cialis for ED have already unknowingly benefited from the drug's protective effect on the heart, he added.

What does Adcirca treat?

Unlike Cialis, which is marketed as a treatment for erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia, Adcirca is marketed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a form of high blood pressure that affects the small arteries inside your lungs.

How do you take Adcirca?

The recommended dose of ADCIRCA is 40 mg (two 20 mg tablets) taken once daily with or without food. Dividing the dose (40 mg) over the course of the day is not recommended.

Are Adcirca and Cialis the same?

Adcirca and Cialis are both brand names used to market tadalafil, a PDE5 inhibitor that's used to treat a variety of conditions. While Adcirca and Cialis contain the same active ingredient, the two medications are generally prescribed for different purposes.

How do you take Adcirca?

The recommended dose of ADCIRCA is 40 mg (two 20 mg tablets) taken once daily with or without food. Dividing the dose (40 mg) over the course of the day is not recommended.

What is the generic name for letairis?

One program called Ambrisentan REMS (formerly Letairis REMS) consists of the brand name drug (Letairis) for the three generics from Mylan, Watson, and Sun. The other program for Zydus' generic version is called PS-Ambrisentan REMS.

How to contact Adcirca?

For more information about ADCIRCA, please see the Full Prescribing Information and. Patient Information or call 1-800-545-5979. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the drug ADCIRCA?

ADCIRCA is a type of medication called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) that 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

What is PAP in United Therapeutics?

Patient Assistance Program (PAP) United Therapeutics offers a free medication program for uninsured and underinsured patients. who meet eligibility requirements. Call ASSIST at 1-877-864-8437 to find out if you qualify for financial support.

Does Adcirca have tadalafil?

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 (ED, impotence) and the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, enlarged prostate).

Is Adcirca safe for pregnant women?

Talk with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed. 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.

Can you take Adcirca with alcohol?

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.

Can you take Adcirca with nitrates?

Do not take ADCIRCA if you take any medications that contain nitrates (often used for chest pain) or guanylate cyclase stimulators, as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure

How long does it take for Adcirca to be discontinued?

For patients on ADCIRCA therapy that require treatment with ritonavir, ADCIRCA should be discontinued at least 24 hours prior to starting ritonavir. For patients on ritonavir therapy that require treatment with ADCIRCA, start ADCIRCA at 20 mg once a day.

Does tadalafil lower blood pressure?

Hypotension: Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), including tadalafil, have mild systemic vasodilatory properties that may result in transient decreases in blood pressure. Before prescribing ADCIRCA, carefully consider whether patients with underlying cardiovascular disease could be adversely affected by such actions.

Can you take Adcirca with rifampin?

Use of ADCIRCA with potent inducers of CYP3A, such as rifampin, should be avoided. Potential Drug Interactions: ADCIRCA contains the same ingredient (tadalafil) as Cialis ®, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Is Adcirca safe for renal patients?

Special Populations ( Renal or He patic Impairment): The use of ADCIRCA is not recommended for patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. Please see Full Prescribing Information for dosing recommendations for patients with mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment

Can you use adcipirca with nitrates?

CONTRAINDICATIONS. Nitrates and Guanylate Cyclase (GC) Stimulators: Do not use ADCIRCA in patients taking medicines that contain nitrates or guanylate cyclase stimulators (such as riociguat), as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.

How to contact Adcirca?

For more information about ADCIRCA, please see the Full Prescribing Information and. Patient Information or call 1-800-545-5979. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the name of the medication that is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension?

ADCIRCA once-daily for the treatment of PAH. ADCIRCA (pronounced AD-SUR-KUH) is a prescription medicine called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, high blood pressure in your lungs) to improve exercise ability. ADCIRCA is the only PDE-5i for PAH taken once-daily.

Can you take Adcirca if you are allergic to Tadalafil?

Do not take ADCIRCA if you are allergic to tadalafil or any other ingredient in ADCIRCA

Is Adcirca safe for kids?

It is not known if AD CIRCA is safe or effective in children. 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, and stuffy or congested nose.

Can you take Adcirca with nitrates?

Do not take ADCIRCA if you take any medications that contain nitrates (often used for chest pain) or guanylate cyclase stimulators, as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure

How to contact Adcirca?

For more information about ADCIRCA, please see the Full Prescribing Information and. Patient Information or call 1-800-545-5979. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the drug ADCIRCA?

ADCIRCA is a type of medication called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) that 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

Is Adcirca safe for pregnant women?

Talk with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed. 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.

Can you take Adcirca with nitrates?

Do not take ADCIRCA if you take any medications that contain nitrates (often used for chest pain) or guanylate cyclase stimulators, as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.

Can you take Adcirca with alcohol?

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.

Can you take Cialis with ADCIRCA?

If you are taking ADCIRCA, do not take Cialis or other PDE-5is. In rare cases, patients reported side effects such as decreased eyesight or loss of vision in one or both eyes (NAION), or sudden decrease or loss of hearing, sometimes with ringing in the ears and dizziness.

Does Adcirca have tadalafil?

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 (ED, impotence) and the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, enlarged prostate).

What is AdciRCA used for?

ADCIRCA (tadalafil) is a prescription medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominately patients with NYHA Functional Class II–III symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (61%) or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (23%).

What is the drug ADCIRCA?

ADCIRCA is a type of medication called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) that 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

Is Adcirca safe for lungs?

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

Can you take Adcirca with nitrates?

Do not take ADCIRCA if you take any medications that contain nitrates (often used for chest pain) or guanylate cyclase stimulators, as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure

What is Adcirca used for?

Adcirca (tadalafil) is a member of the agents for pulmonary hypertension drug class and is commonly used for Pulmonary Hypertension.

How much does a free drug card save?

The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.

Is Adcirca a generic?

Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Adcirca is available, see tadalafil prices. This Adcirca price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.

What is AdciRCA used for?

ADCIRCA (tadalafil) is a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) 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–III symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (61%) or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (23%).

Does tadalafil lower blood pressure?

Hypotension: Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), including tadalafil, have mild systemic vasodilatory properties that may result in transient decreases in blood pressure. Before prescribing ADCIRCA, carefully consider whether patients with underlying cardiovascular disease could be adversely affected by such actions.

Is tadalafil metabolized by CYP3A?

Potential Drug Interactions: Tadalafil is metabolized predominately by CYP3A in the liver. Use of ADCIRCA with potent CYP3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole and itraconazole, should be avoided. For patients on ADCIRCA therapy that require treatment with ritonavir, ADCIRCA should be discontinued at least 24 hours prior to starting ritonavir. For patients on ritonavir therapy that require treatment with ADCIRCA, start ADCIRCA at 20 mg once a day. Use of ADCIRCA with potent inducers of CYP3A, such as rifampin, should be avoided

Is Adcirca safe for renal patients?

Special Populations ( Renal or He patic Impairment): The use of ADCIRCA is not recommended for patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. Please see Full Prescribing Information for dosing recommendations for patients with mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment

Is Adcirca the same as Cialis?

Potential Drug Interactions: ADCIRCA contains the same ingredient (tadalafil) as Cialis®, which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The safety and efficacy of combinations of ADCIRCA with Cialis or other PDE-5is have not been studied. Therefore, the use of such combinations is not recommended

What is AdciRCA used for?

ADCIRCA (tadalafil) is a prescription medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve exercise ability. Studies establishing effectiveness included predominately patients with NYHA Functional Class II–III symptoms and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (61%) or PAH associated with connective tissue diseases (23%).

What is the drug ADCIRCA?

ADCIRCA is a type of medication called a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor (PDE-5i) that 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

Is Adcirca safe for lungs?

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

Can you take Adcirca with nitrates?

Do not take ADCIRCA if you take any medications that contain nitrates (often used for chest pain) or guanylate cyclase stimulators, as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure

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Contraindications

Warnings and Precautions

  1. Cardiovascular:Patients who experience anginal chest pain after taking ADCIRCA should seek immediate medical attention
  2. Hypotension:Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), including tadalafil, have mild systemic vasodilatory properties that may result in transient decreases in blood pressure. Before presc…
  1. Cardiovascular:Patients who experience anginal chest pain after taking ADCIRCA should seek immediate medical attention
  2. Hypotension:Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), including tadalafil, have mild systemic vasodilatory properties that may result in transient decreases in blood pressure. Before prescribing AD...
  3. Worsening Pulmonary Vascular Occlusive Disease:Pulmonary vasodilators may significantly worsen the cardiovascular status of patients with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) and administration...
  4. Vision/Hearing:Patients who experience a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes, which could be a sign of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), or sudden decrease or loss of...

Special Populations and Potential Drug Interactions

  1. Special Populations (Pregnant or Expecting Pregnancy):Limited data from case series with tadalafil use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarria...
  2. Special Populations (Renal or Hepatic Impairment):The use of ADCIRCA is not recommended for patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. Please see Full Prescribing Information …
  1. Special Populations (Pregnant or Expecting Pregnancy):Limited data from case series with tadalafil use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarria...
  2. Special Populations (Renal or Hepatic Impairment):The use of ADCIRCA is not recommended for patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment. Please see Full Prescribing Information for dosing reco...
  3. Potential Drug Interactions:The use of ADCIRCA with alpha blockers, blood pressure medications, or alcohol may lower blood pressure significantly and may lead to symptomatic hypotension (light-head...
  4. Potential Drug Interactions:Tadalafil is metabolized predominately by CYP3A in the liver. Use …

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