Tadalafil

Tadalafil (generic cialis) is a drug to increase an erection. As a result of application relaxation of smooth muscles of arteries and blood flow to the tissues of the penis occurs which causes an erection.
Tadalafil is ineffective in the absence of sexual stimulation.

The effect is manifested in 15 minutes after ingestion in the presence of sexual arousal, acts within 36 hours (the maximum effect is achieved on average after 2 hours). The rate and degree of absorption are independent of food intake.

There was no clinically significant effect on sperm characteristics in men who took tadalafil in daily doses for 6 months.

Tadalafil contraindications

• concomitant use of preparations containing any organic nitrates
• children and adolescents under 18 years
• hypersensitivity to tadalafil
• severe liver failure
• heart disease in which sexual activity is not recommended
• not applicable for women

Side effects

Most often: headache, dyspepsia.

Possible: back pain, myalgia, nasal congestion, flushes of blood to the face.

Rarely: edema of the eyelids, eye pain, conjunctival hyperemia, dizziness.

Drug interaction

The use of tadalafil in patients receiving nitrates is contraindicated.

Tadalafil dosage

Middle-aged men are advised to take a dose of 20 mg at least 15 minutes before the alleged sexual activity, regardless of food intake. Patients can attempt intercourse at any time within 36 hours after administration in order to establish the optimal response time to tadalafil. The maximum frequency of admission is 1 time per day.

It is not recommended to use tadalafil in combination with other types of treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Tadalafil is also used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It can also treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension).
In order for tadalafil to be effective for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, sexual stimulation is required.