Joint Formulary & PAD

Sildenafil - Raynaud's Phenomenon

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Un
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Transfer of prescribing to primary care only after specialist team initiation and supply of at least the first month of treatment.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Sildenafil
Indication :
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Group Name :
Keywords :
digital ulceration, Raynaud's disease, Raynaud's syndrome, systemic sclerosis
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Important Information :
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Sildenafil is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Raynaud's Phenomenon.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands ICS Area Prescribing Committee approves sildenafil (generic – off label use) for the treatment of Raynauds Phenomenon (RP) secondary to systemic sclerosis, in patients with or without digital ulceration.

Sildenafil will be given a BLUE (with information sheet) traffic light status.

Please see the BLUE information sheet (agreed in April 2021) below for further information.