Evaluation of Drug-drug Interaction Between LCZ696 and Sildenafil in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Hypertension

An Open Label, Three-period, Single Sequence Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetic Drug-drug Interaction Between LCZ696 and Sildenafil in Subjects With Mild to Moderate Hypertension

This study was conducted to investigate the potential for a pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction in support of the co-administration of LCZ696 and sildenafil.

This study was conducted to investigate the potential for a pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction in patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension in support of the co-administration of LCZ696 and sildenafil.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male subjects with mild to moderate hypertension, either treated or not currently on treatment, between age 18 and 65 years of age, and otherwise in good health as determined by past medical history, physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests at screening.
• At screening: systolic blood pressure 120-140 mmHg on therapy, or 140-160 mmHg if untreated
• At screening: diastolic blood pressure, 70-95 mmHg on therapy, or 90-100 mmHg if untreated
• Baseline: BP ≥140/90;

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of non-antihypertensive prescription drugs, herbal supplements, and/or over-the-counter (OTC) medication, dietary supplements (vitamins included) within two (2) weeks prior to initial dosing

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.