Cialis(Tadalafil) is a PDE5 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Tadalafil(Adcirca ) is a phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors used for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults. It is used to improve exercise ability and delay clinical worsening.
Warnings:
- Heart disease warning: People with heart disease shouldn’t use tadalafil. Get in touch with your doctor if you have symptoms during sex such as chest pain, dizziness, or nausea Your heart can have extra strain during sexual activity. If your heart is already weak from a heart attack or heart disease then you should not try Tadalafil.
- Priapism warning: It is an erection that won’t go away. Without treatment, Priapism is the condition that could cause permanent damage to your penis. Contact your doctor if you get an erection that lasts more than 4 hours.
- Allergy warning: Tadalafil can cause various allergic reactions. They include Rash, hives, trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling of your lips, throat, or tongue.
- Grapefruit interaction warning: Grapefruit may increase your chances of side effects. Grapefruit juice or fruit may increase the levels of tadalafil in your blood.
- Alcohol interaction warning: More alcohol consumption may increase the chances of side effects while taking tadalafil. Blood vessels can get dilated while consuming both alcohol and Tadalafil.
- For people with vision problems: Tadalafil not studied in people with this condition and its use isn’t recommended. Inform your doctor if you’ve ever had severe vision loss, including a condition called NAION (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy).
- For people dialysis: Your body may not be able to get rid of tadalafil correctly. This will raise the risk of side effects as the drug stays in your body longer.
- For pregnant women: There aren’t enough studies done in pregnant women using the drug. It can’t be said whether the drug poses a risk to a human fetus or not. Studies in pregnant animals haven’t shown risk to the fetus. Inform your doctor about your pregnancy.
How to take Tadalafil
- Tadalafil is usually taken only once per day and follow all the guidelines as mentioned on the prescription label. Always take this medicine in the proper amount as recommended.
- Tadalafil is usually taken before having sex. It is recommended to take only 1 tablet at least 30 minutes before sex.
- The dosage is based on your condition, your doctor can describe this to you better.
- Its effects may last for more than 24 hours, so it is not recommended to take tablets every day.
Tadalafil interaction with other medications
- When a substance changes the way a drug works is an interaction. This can be harmful.
- Doctor should manage all of your medications carefully to avoid interactions. Make sure to inform your doctor about all medications you’re taking. Always consult your doctor to find out how this drug might interact with something else you’re taking.
