Description
Cialis
Cialis is one of the most effective drugs for the pharmacotherapy of erectile dysfunction and male lower urinary tract symptoms. Cialis helps increase potency and eliminate physical and psychological barriers that interfere with an adequate sexual life.
Prescribing Information
Cialis is used to restore erectile function and solve urological problems in men. With regular use, the drug eliminates the erectile dysfunction, as well as symptoms of the benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Each Cialis tablet can contain 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg or 20 mg of the active ingredient Tadalafil.
The therapeutic effect of Cialis is based on reversible inhibition of the enzyme, which affects the blood supply to the penis and the achievement of an erection. Cialis promotes a decrease in the tone of smooth muscles and an increase in the blood flow to the tissues of the penis, which contributes to an improvement in erection.
Dosage
The dosage of Cialis is:
- To improve male potency: the initial dose of 10 mg once a day with the possibility of titration up to 20 mg (depending on the effectiveness and individual tolerability).
- To reduce the severity of BPH symptoms: 5 mg per day once, taken at the same time of the day.
Cialis tablets can be taken regardless of meals. Therapeutic effect occurs in 15-60 minutes after the oral administration. Men can attempt to have an intercourse at any time within 1.5 days after the administration of Cialis.
Cialis can be used until the erectile function is completely improved. The duration of BPH treatment can be about 8 months.
Interactions
When Cialis interacts with any organic nitrates, cardiotoxic effects accumulate and potentiate: the antianginal effect, reflex tachycardia and hypertension increase. Therefore, it is necessary to refrain from using nitrates within 2 days after the last administered Cialis tablet.
Cialis and alpha-blockers are vasodilators, that is, they promote widening of blood vessels. Therefore, the interaction of Cialis and alpha-blockers can lead to lower blood pressure and potentiation of cardiovascular side effects.
Alcohol does not affect the pharmacokinetics or speed of onset of the therapeutic Cialiseffect. However, a decrease in blood pressure, dizziness and other adverse reactionscan be observed in men when Cialisinteractswith alcohol.
Side effects
Cialis does not cause side effects that would require discontinuation of therapy for erectile dysfunction or BPH. In very rare cases, men may experience recurrent headaches or a runny nose.
The duration of side effects after Cialis administration is no more than 12 hours. The frequency of unwanted reactions decreases reliably with the individual selection of the lowest effective dose.
Tips
- If BPH is the cause of erectile dysfunction, then the treatment of BPH is a priority.
- To treat BPH, associated with ED, Cialis 5 mg tablets should be taken regularly on a daily basis.
- Cialis should not be taken by men with serious cardiovascular diseases, in which sexual activityis contraindicated.