Cialis is an oral therapy indicated for treatment of male’s impotence marketed by Eli Lilly and Company and available on the pharmaceutical market since November 2003 when it was approved by FDA after several clinical studies which proved efficacy and safety of the medication. Cialis is produced in a dosage form of tablets, in 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg doses. The pills are yellow, film-coated, and almond-shaped. Cialis's up to 36-hour effectiveness received its name as Weekend Pill which means that the drug provides more spontaneous sex than other drugs of this class.
The active component of the drug Tadalafil belongs to PDE type 5 inhibitors working by enhancing the ability of a man to sustain an erection. Tadalafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to the penis thus providing an erection strong enough for sexual intercourse.
Restore your sexual ability with Cialis, you will see how wonderful your sexual life can be. Cialis features: Cialis' effect starts in 30 minutes and lasts longer than any other ED therapies. Cialis can be used as needed in higher doses, and daily in lower doses and you can be ready anytime. Cialis is to be taken from 30 minutes to 12 hours before sex. Cialis has fewer side effects.
The drug is to be taken with full glass of water regardless of food. Cialis is prescribed by a medical professional so before taking it, consult your doctor if you can use this drug safely. Your doctor will adjust special tests to determine the severity of your disorder, its cause and recommend the right dose especially if you have other diseases or take other medications.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had allergic reactions to any drugs, foods, drinks or if you have allergic reaction to Tadalafil or other components of Cialis.
The following serious conditions need special attention from you and your doctor, do not forget to tell your doctor if you have them:
heart disease or heart rhythm problems;
a recent heart attack (within the past 90 days);
a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a stroke, or congestive heart failure;
angina (chest pain), high or low blood pressure;
liver disease;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
a blood cell disorder such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia;
a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia;
a stomach ulcer;
retinitis pigmentosa (an inherited condition of the eye);
a physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease);
if you have been told you should not have sexual intercourse for health reasons.
These conditions require special dosing schedule so your doctor may prescribe you the min dose of Cialis. Cialis may be used as needed or daily. You and your doctor can choose best variant for you, still daily usage of Cialis involves lower doses of the drug, usage as needed –higher doses.
The initial dose of the drug is usually 10 mg for use as needed before sexual activity. If the drug is well tolerated and no side effects appear the dose may be increased to 20 mg. Your doctor may decrease your dose to 5 mg if your answer to the therapy is not adequate. Follow your doctor’s prescriptions and never exceed the ordered dose. Cialis for use as needed is to be taken only once a day, allowing 24 hours to pass between tablets. Cialis dose for daily use is 2.5 mg, taken at the same time every day. The dose may be increased based on individual tolerability.
The following conditions require lower doses of Cialis:
Renal insufficiency (5mg);
Hepatic impairment (not more than 10 mg in a day);
Age over 60 years (not more than 10 mg in a day). Cialis is usually well tolerated and seems to be the ED drug with fewer side effects than other drugs of this class. However, like any other medication Cialis can cause adverse reactions. The most common are:
redness or warmth in your face, neck, or chest;
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, or sore throat;
headache;
diarrhea;
upset stomach;
muscle pain or back pain.
Less common side effects include:
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
irregular heartbeat;
shortness of breath, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
seizure (convulsions);
feeling light-headed, fainting.
These side effects are more serious and should be reported to your doctor. If your condition is worsening call emergency medical help. Cialis may cause in very rare cases the following very serious side effects that require medical attention:
priapism –prolonged and painful penis erection;
allergic reactions (hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat);
sudden vision loss;
sudden hearing loss.
Sexual activity in older men or those who suffer from heart diseases may be dangerous. Do not neglect the following side effects which you may think minor or not serious especially if they occur during sexual activity:
Dizziness;
Pain;
Numbness or tingling in your chest, arms, neck, or jaw.
These may be the symptoms of stroke, stop and call your doctor right away.
Avoid drinking alcohol which is a blood thinner and should not be taken with Cialis. Besides alcohol interferes with erection process and may increase certain side effects of Cialis.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Cialis and lead to potentially dangerous effects.
Read the list of medications which contradict with Cialis. If you are taking some other drug, ask your doctor if it can be safely combined with Cialis.
Medications which contradict with Tadalafil:
erectile dysfunction drugs;
nitrates;
alpha – blockers;
rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, Rifater, Rifamate), or rifapentine (Priftin);
an antibiotic such as clarithromycin (Biaxin), dalfopristin/quinupristin (Synercid), erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, Pediazole), or telithromycin (Ketek);
antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), miconazole (Oravig), or voriconazole (Vfend);
an antidepressant such as nefazodone;
a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Solfoton);
drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder, such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), tamsulosin (Flomax);
heart or blood pressure medication such as diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac), nicardipine (Cardene), quinidine (Quin-G), or verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan);
HIV or AIDS medications such as darunavir (Prezista), efavirenz (Sustiva), etravirine (Intelence), nevirapine (Viramune), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra), and others; or
seizure medications such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenytoin (Dilantin), and others.
This list is not complete, ask your doctor about all other possible interactions.