Tadalafil

Evidence Level: L5 Predicted Indications: 53

Quick Overview

Item Value
Drug Name Tadalafil
DrugBank ID DB00820
Brand Names (EU) Adcirca (previously Tadalafil Lilly), Talmanco (previously Tadalafil Generics)
Evidence Level L5
Predicted Indications 53
Top Prediction Score 99.98%

Approved Indication (EMA)

Talmanco is indicated in adults for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) classified as WHO functional class II and III, to improve exercise capacity. Efficacy has been shown in idiopathic PAH (IPAH) and in PAH related to collagen vascular disease.


Predicted New Indications

TxGNN model predictions for potential drug repurposing:

Rank Indication Score Source
1 Ambras type hypertrichosis universalis congenita 99.98% DL
2 hypertrichosis (disease) 99.98% DL
3 malformation syndrome with odontal and/or periodontal component 99.97% DL
4 syndrome with a Dandy-Walker malformation as major feature 99.97% DL
5 isolated genetic hair shaft abnormality 99.96% DL
6 benign prostatic hyperplasia (disease) 99.96% DL
7 familial isolated trichomegaly 99.65% DL
8 pulmonary hypertension 99.43% DL
9 kyphoscoliotic heart disease 99.43% DL
10 migraine with brainstem aura 99.08% DL
11 migraine disorder 98.91% DL
12 hypotrichosis simplex of the scalp 98.71% DL
13 Raynaud disease 98.58% DL
14 congenital hypotrichosis milia 98.56% DL
15 alopecia 98.34% DL
16 diffuse alopecia areata 98.06% DL
17 genetic alopecia 98.02% DL
18 familial clubfoot due to 17q23.1q23.2 microduplication 97.73% DL
19 obsolete patella aplasia, coxa vara, and tarsal synostosis 97.63% DL
20 pulmonary hypertension, primary, autosomal recessive 97.61% DL

Showing top 20 of 53 predictions.


About TxGNN Predictions

Prediction Sources

Source Description
KG Knowledge Graph - Network topology-based associations
DL Deep Learning - Neural network score prediction

Evidence Levels

Level Definition
L1 Multiple Phase 3 RCTs / Systematic Reviews
L2 Single RCT or multiple Phase 2 trials
L3 Observational studies / Large case series
L4 Preclinical / Mechanistic / Case reports
L5 AI prediction only (current)

Clinical Validation Needed

Research Use Only: These predictions are computational hypotheses that require clinical validation. They should NOT be used for clinical decision-making.

Next Steps for Validation

  1. Literature Review: Search PubMed for existing evidence
  2. Clinical Trial Search: Check ClinicalTrials.gov for ongoing studies
  3. Mechanistic Analysis: Evaluate biological plausibility
  4. Preclinical Studies: Conduct in vitro/in vivo validation
  5. Clinical Trials: Design and conduct human studies

Data Access


Citation

If using this data, please cite:

@article{huang2023txgnn,
  title={A foundation model for clinician-centered drug repurposing},
  author={Huang, Kexin and others},
  journal={Nature Medicine},
  year={2023},
  doi={10.1038/s41591-023-02233-x}
}

Disclaimer: This report is for research purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Drug repurposing predictions require rigorous clinical validation before any therapeutic application.

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