Cialis

Designed to address erectile dysfunction to support erectile function.

Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 60 · 80mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Exalver; Exal

Therapeutic class

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor

Pharmacological class

PDE5 Inhibitor

Minor side effects

headache; dyspepsia; back pain; nasal congestion

Moderate side effects

myalgia; dizziness; flushing; peripheral oedema

Dosage forms

Film-coated tablet

Administration route

Oral use

Patient summary

Designed to address erectile dysfunction to support erectile function.

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Eli Lilly

Onset Time

30–60 minutes

Duration

24–36 hours

Storage instructions

Store below 25°C, away from sunlight and moisture.

Drug interactions

Alcohol; Nitrates; Alpha-blockers

Age restrictions

Limited to patients 18 years and older.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not indicated for use in women.

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to tadalafil; concurrent use of nitrates; severe cardiovascular disease

Precautions and warnings

may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; inform your doctor before any planned surgery; monitor blood pressure if taking antihypertensives

Serious side effects

priapism — requires immediate medical attention; sudden vision loss — requires immediate medical attention

Mechanism of action

Tadalafil works by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, which increases blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity.

Cialis

Designed to address erectile dysfunction to support erectile function.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Tadalafil
  • Listed indication(s): Erectile Dysfunction, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Usually available as

  • 60 tablets - 10 mg323-10-mg-4833
  • 60 tablets - 20 mg323-20-mg-4842
  • 60 tablets - 40 mg323-40-mg-4851