Cialis
Designed to address erectile dysfunction to support erectile function.
Strengths: 10 · 20 · 40 · 60 · 80mg
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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