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Medicine details

Conditions: Erectile Dysfunction
Alternative names: Cialis; Exal
Therapeutic class: Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
Pharmacological class: PDE5 Inhibitor
Precautions and warnings: consult doctor if erection leads to pain; limit alcohol intake
Minor side effects: headache; indigestion; nasal congestion
Moderate side effects: flushing; back pain; dizziness
Dosage forms: Orodispersible tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Patient summary: developed to target symptoms of erectile dysfunction in men.
Prescription status: POM
Manufacturer: Eli Lilly
Onset Time: 20–45 minutes
Duration: Up to 36 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 30°C, away from moisture.
Drug interactions: nitrates; alpha-blockers
Age restrictions: Not indicated for individuals under 18 years.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Not applicable.

Contraindications

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

Serious side effects

priapism — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention

Mechanism of action

It facilitates vasodilation by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, thus relaxing muscles and increasing penile blood supply upon stimulus.

developed to target symptoms of erectile dysfunction in men.