CLASS and MECHANISM of Action
Tadalafil is classified as potent and highly selective phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Tadalafil is a prescription tablet to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in men. It is the only ED tablet clinically proven to both work up to 36 hours and work in some men as fast as 30 minutes. This allows you to respond to sexual stimulation within the moment is right for you and your partner.
Active Ingredients: Tadalafil
Inactive Ingredients: lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, and triacetin.
What is Tadalafil PRESCRIBED For?
Tadalafil is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or impotence. It works by relaxing the muscles in the penis causing the blood to flow into it therefore facilitating erection and maintaining it.
How Should I Take Tadalafil?
Tadalafil should be taken orally with or without food before sexual activity.
It is contraindicated to take Tadalafil more often than once every 24 hours. Your health care professional will help you to decide the best time for you to take Tadalafil before sexual activity. Take this medication exactly as directed.
Keep Tadalafil in the container it came in, tightly closed.
Keep this medication out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for taking Tadalafil?
Tadalafil is contraindicated to persons that are taking nitrates such as nitroglycerin tablets or patches.
This medicine is also contraindicated to patients that take any alpha blocker other than Flomax daily because the combination of these with Tadalafil could significantly lower blood pressure and lead to fainting or even death in some men.
What Happens if I MISS A DOSE?
Tadalafil is taken as needed and there is no missed dose that is likely to happen.
What happens if I OVERDOSE?
If an overdose with Tadalafil is suspected call your local emergency immediately.
What are the possible SIDE EFFECTS of Tadalafil?
Most common side effects that were noticed while taking Tadalafil are:
- back pain;
- stuffy nose;
- headache
- indigestion
- flushing
- muscle pain;
- abnormal vision
Patients who get back pain and muscle aches usually get them 12 to 24 hours after taking Tadalafil and these usually go away by themselves within 48 hours.
Nitrates are often prescribed for chest pain. Taking nitrates along with Tadalafil may cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure. Don't drink alcohol in excess (to a level of intoxication) with Tadalafil, as this may increase your chances of getting dizzy or lowering your blood pressure.
What other drugs can INTERACT with Tadalafil?
Your health care professional should know if you are taking other drugs to treat erectile dysfunction such as Viagra, Vardenafil, Yocon and others. You may need a dosage adjustment if you take anu of the above medications.
Tadalafil may interact with:
- nitrates;
- nitroglycerin drugs;
- alpha blockers such as doxazosin.
Tadalafil taking with the medications listed above cause very low blood pressure and may cause extreme dizziness, fainting, heart attack and even stroke.
Additional Information
Tell your health care professional about your medical conditions and all medications, and ask if you're healthy enough for sexual activity. Sexual stimulation is required for Tadalafil to work. You will not get an erection just by taking Tadalafil without sexual stimulation.
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