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Launching SUSTENGO®



November 29, 2021

November 29th, 2021

Living with pulmonary arterial hypertension and QoL

We introduce the first Varifarma product indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension as part of the expansion of our rare diseases’ portfolio. For more information, see the brochure below.

SUSTENGO® Tadalafil

Efficacy and safety in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension

Improves exercise capacity
Improves quality of life
Significantly reduces disease-related impairment
Oral 20-mg tablets for twice-daily administration

Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors


SUSTENGO® Tadalafil

Mean pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance improved from baseline with Tadalafil 20 mg and 40 mg.

A significant improvement in cardiac index was observed in patients receiving Tadalafil 40 mg. No changes were reported in systemic blood pressure.

References:

- Tadalafilo en HPA j.jacc 2012.05.004.pdf
- Journal of the American College of Cardiology Vol. 60, No. 8, 2012 – Tadalafil for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. A Double-Blind 52-Week Uncontrolled Extension Study.