Product Overview
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Generic Name: Tadalafil
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Brand Name: Cialis®
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Strength: 5mg per tablet
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Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) Inhibitor
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Manufacturer: Eli Lilly and Company
2. Therapeutic Uses
✔ Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Helps men achieve and maintain an erection with sexual stimulation.
✔ Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Relieves urinary symptoms (e.g., frequent urination, weak stream).
✔ ED + BPH Combination Therapy: For men with both conditions.
3. Key Benefits
✅ Daily Use Option: Low-dose 5mg allows for spontaneous intimacy (no need to plan ahead).
✅ 36-Hour Effectiveness: Longer window of opportunity compared to other ED medications.
✅ BPH Symptom Relief: Improves urinary flow and reduces nighttime urination.
4. Dosage & Administration
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For ED (Daily Use):
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Recommended dose: 5mg once daily, taken at the same time each day.
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May be adjusted to 2.5mg (lower dose) or 10mg (higher efficacy if needed).
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For BPH/ED+BPH:
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Standard dose: 5mg once daily.
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Administration:
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Take with or without food.
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Avoid high-fat meals (may delay absorption).
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Not for use in women or children.
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5. How It Works
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Mechanism: Inhibits PDE5 → increases blood flow to the penis for erections.
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Onset: Can work within 30 minutes (faster if taken on an empty stomach).
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Duration: Up to 36 hours (but daily dosing maintains steady effects).
6. Side Effects (Common)
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Headache
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Indigestion
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Back pain / muscle aches
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Nasal congestion
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Flushing (redness in face/chest)
7. Serious Side Effects (Rare but Seek Help)
❗ Priapism (painful erection >4 hours) – Medical emergency!
❗ Sudden vision loss (NAION) – Stop use and call a doctor.
❗ Hearing loss or ringing in ears.
❗ Chest pain or irregular heartbeat.
8. Who Should NOT Take It?
❌ Patients taking nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin) – Dangerous BP drop!
❌ Severe heart/liver/kidney disease (unless approved by a doctor).
❌ Allergy to tadalafil or similar drugs (Viagra, Levitra).
9. Drug Interactions
🚫 Nitrates (heart meds) → Life-threatening low BP!
🚫 Alpha-blockers (e.g., doxazosin) → Risk of dizziness/fainting.
🚫 Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir) → Increased tadalafil levels.
10. Storage & Handling
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Store at room temperature (20–25°C / 68–77°F).
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Keep in original packaging (protects from moisture).
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Keep out of reach of children.
11. Packaging Options
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30-tablet pack (for daily use).
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Sample packs available (4 tablets).
12. Patient Tips
✔ Sexual stimulation is required for Cialis to work.
✔ Avoid grapefruit juice (may increase side effects).
✔ Limit alcohol (can worsen dizziness).
✔ Do NOT take more than once per day.
Prescription Required: Rx-only.
Consult your doctor before use, especially if you have heart conditions.
