We are all familiar with the drug medication Cialis but if not now is your time to dig in and find out about this other truly great treatment for erectile dysfunction. To make things simple, it’s the brand name for generic tadalafila which means that Cialis is the brand name for this drug medication and Tadalafila (Tadalafil in English), is the generic name for the same medication. Read on for moreinteresting information on Tadalafila (Cialis).
Cialis
The main use for Tadalafila is for treating men suffering from erectile dysfunction which is also known as impotence.
This drug medication is member to a group of medications called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors.
These type of medicinces impede the action of an enzyme called phsphodiesterase type-5 from doing its job too quickly which is to prevent the penis from staying erect after achieving that status.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
The whole focus of tadalafila is to zoom in on the treatment of erectile dysfunction also known as ED. This condition deprives a man from attaining an erection of his penis, and also his failure to maintain his penis to remain in an erect and firm condition when he becomes sexually aroused.
The normal response of a man’s body when sexually aroused is to pump a large amount of blood to his penis so that an erection can be achieved.
What tadalafila does is to prevent the enzyme PDE-5 from quickly reducing an erection and in doing so succeeds in holding the penis in an erected posture as the penis is stroked to help further increase blood flow to the penis.
Without this ‘stroking’ of the penis, which normally happens during sexual activity, tadalafila will be incapable of producing an erection.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
The drug medication Tadalafila is also used for the treatment of men who suffer from the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition is caused by an enlarged prostate.
Men who suffer from BPH normally experience difficulties in urinating.
They can only eject a small flow of urination, they experience a hesitant reaction at the start of urination and they experience the need to rise up at night to urinate.
The healing action of tadalafila will render these symptoms less severe and progressively reduces the possibility of prostate surgery being needed.
It’s clear then that tadalafila is also able to treat erectile dysfunction as well as well as the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
Tadalafila can also be used for treating both men and women who suffer from the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in order to improve the ability to engage in exercising.
This condition is characterized by high blood that takes place in the main artery which carries blood from the right hand side of the heart (ventricle) to the lungs.
Sometimes the smaller blood vessels inside the lungs become more resistant to the flow of blood between the two organs and the ventricle is forced to work harder to pump sufficient blood throughout the lungs.
Again, Tadalafil goes to work in controlling the PDE5 enzyme making in the lungs to relax the blood vessels.
This relaxing of the blood vessels in the lungs increases the blood flow through the heart making it easier for the heart to pump the needed blood flow through the lungs and therefore eases the workload of the heart reducing blood pressure.
Availability
Tadalafila is only available with a prescription compiled by a doctor
Tadalafila is also available in in the following forms and doses
Prior to Using Tadalafila
Before tadalafila is used as a drug treatment, its risks must be compared with its benefits and if the benefits outweigh the risks, it can be used as a treatment.
This decision is normally made by yourself and your doctor by considering the following fators:
Allergies
You should inform your doctor if you’ve ever experienced any unusual allergic reaction to Tadalafil or any other medications.
You should also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you’ve had any other types of allergies to such things as food, dyes, animals or preservatives.
You should read the label or package that came with the medication to identify any non-prescription products.
Pediatric population
This means the young population in which the use of the Cialis tablet has not been included as potential medication to be used in the pediatric population or children. The reason is it has not been established as safe to be used in children.
Geriatric population
This means the elderly population in which studies have not successfully shown that there are geriatric-related problems that would restrict the benefits of tadalafila if used in elderly people.
Nevertheless, it’s known that older adult patients tend to be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug medication than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
Studies have been inadequate in determining the risks in infants when this medication is taken during breastfeeding. You should weigh the risks against the benefits before you decide to take this drug medication while you’re breastfeeding.
Drug Interactions with Cialis
While some medications should not be used in combination under any circumstances, in other
cases using two different medications simultaneously is permitted despite the fact that an interaction might take place.
When this happens, certain changes may be made such as your doctor may need to change the dose for the treatment or take other precautionary measures as he deems necessary.
It’s particularly important that when you are taking this drug medication, your doctor or pharmacist know that you are also taking any of the medicines that are listed below.
The interactions have been specifically selected because of their potential importance but the list is not exhaustive.
Using tadalafila with any of the medications listed is not recommended and your doctor may decide that you should not be treated with tadalafila or may also change the other medications you are taking. Here are the interactive medications:
- Telaprevir
- Amyul Nitrite
- Boceprevir
- Riociguat
- Erythrityl Tetranitrate
- Propatyl Nitrate
- Isosorbide Dinitrate
- Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
- Nitroglycerin
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
Using tadalafila with the medications listed below is usually not recommended, but there are exceptions to this rule.
When both medications are actually prescribed together, you doctor may opt to change the dose or he may change the frequency for taking one or both medications:
- Cobicistat
- Alfuzosin
- Clarithromycin
- Agtazanavir
- Bunazosin
- Urapidil
- Prazosin
- Darunavir
- Phentolamine
- Erythromycin
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Forsamprenavir
- Indinavir
- Nefazodone
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Lopinavir
- Moxissylyte
- Trimazosin
- Ritonavir
- Tipranavir
- Saquinavir
- Simeprevir
- Terazosin
- Simvastatin
- Telithromycin
- Tamsulosin
It is most likely that if you use Tadalafila with any of the medications listed below, you may increase your risk of getting certain side effects.
However, the best treatment for you may be by using two drugs at the same time.
If two drugs have been prescribed for your treatment, you doctor may change the prescribed dose or the frequency for taking one or both of the medications:
- Silodosin
- Doxazosin
- Rifampin
Conclusion
When a drug medication proves itself to be highly effective in treating a condition or conditions, it gains momentum in popularity with both medical professionals and patients alike and can become a household name worthy of mention during gatherings especially during family meals and during casual conversations. The name Cialis has achieved that status and can be viewed as second only to Sildenafila (Viagra) and we think you now know the reasons why.