Cialis 5mg

 Product Overview

• Generic Name: Tadalafil

• Brand Name: Cialis®

• Strength: 5mg per tablet

• Drug Class: Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) Inhibitor

• 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

• For ED (Daily Use):

  • Recommended dose: 5mg once daily, taken at the same time each day.

  • May be adjusted to 2.5mg (lower dose) or 10mg (higher efficacy if needed).

• For BPH/ED+BPH:

  • Standard dose: 5mg once daily.

• Administrare:

  • Take with or without food.

  • Avoid high-fat meals (may delay absorption).

  • Not for use in women or children.

5. How It Works

• Mechanism: Inhibits PDE5 → increases blood flow to the penis for erections.

• Onset: Can work within 30 minutes (faster if taken on an empty stomach).

• Durată: Up to 36 hours (but daily dosing maintains steady effects).

6. Side Effects (Common)

• Headache

• Indigestion

• Back pain / muscle aches

• Nasal congestion

• 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

• Store at room temperature (20–25°C / 68–77°F).

• Keep in original packaging (protects from moisture).

• Keep out of reach of children.

11. Packaging Options

• 30-tablet pack (for daily use).

• 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.