What is Tadalafil?
Tadalafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It works by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and widening the blood vessels, which allows more blood to flow through them. This helps to improve symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension and sexual function in men. Tadalafil is available as a tablet or an oral suspension.
How Does Tadalafil Work?
Tadalafil belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, which work by relaxing muscles in the penis and increasing blood flow. It contains the active ingredient tadalafil citrate which when absorbed into the bloodstream, it travels to your penis, where it helps increase blood flow. This increased blood flow causes an erection. Tadalafil also relaxes the muscles in the pulmonary arteries, which can help improve blood flow in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension. It also works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder, which can help improve urine flow in men with benign hyperplasia.
What Does Tadalafil Treat?
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Tadalafil should not be used if you are taking nitrates for chest pain or alpha-blockers for prostate problems.
- Do not use tadalafil if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Tadalafil is not recommended for use by women, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not use Tadalafil if you have been diagnosed with heart disease.
- You must inform your doctor about any prescription medication you are using before taking Tadalafil.
- Do not use Tadalafil if you have low blood pressure.
- Take tadalafil exactly as prescribed by your doctor without exceeding.
- Tadalafil can be taken with or without food.
- The recommended starting dose of tadalafil is 10 mg, taken as needed before sexual activity, however, the maximum recommended dose is 20 mg per day.
- If you miss a dose of tadalafil, take it as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose, whereby you should skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose.
- Tadalafil should not be used more than once per day.
- The active ingredient in Tadalafil is Tadalafil.
- The inactive ingredients are magnesium Stearate, croscarmellose Sodium, Lactose Monohydrate, microcrystalline Cellulose, sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and Hydroxypropylcellulose.
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