Cialis

CIALIS DRUG INFROMATION

Uses:

This medication is used to treat erectile dysfunction, which is impotence; or the inability to get or keep an erection, in men. This drug is in a class of medications called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation, which in turn can cause an erection. This medication does not cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire. It also does not prevent pregnancy or the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

How to Use:

This medication comes as a tablet and is taken by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food, depending on personal preference, before sexual activity. Your doctor will help you decide the best time for you to take this medication before sexual activity. Do not take this drug more often than once every 24 hours. If you have certain health conditions or are taking certain medications, your doctor may tell you to take this medication less often. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and only take exactly as directed. Never take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed, unless you have previous approval from your doctor.

Your doctor will probably start you on an average dose of this medication and increase or decrease your dose depending on your response to the medication. It is important to notify your doctor if tadalafil is not working well or if you are experiencing side effects.

Side Effects:

While rare there is a risk of side effects, while these side effects may not need medical attention notify your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache, indigestion or heartburn, flushing, pain in the back, muscles, or any limb, or stuffy or runny nose.

Some side effects associated with this medication can be serious. The following symptoms are rare, but if you experience any of them, notify your doctor immediately: erection that lasts longer than 4 hours, changes in vision (seeing a blue tinge on objects or having difficulty telling the difference between blue and green), or chest pain.

This medication may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Precautions:

Before taking this medication notify your doctor if you are allergic to tadalafil or any other medications. It is vital not to take this medication if you are taking alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), and terazosin (Hytrin). However, you may take this medication if you are taking an alpha blocker called tamsulosin (Flomax) at a dose of 0.4 mg daily. Also do not take this medication if you are taking or have recently taken nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (Isordril, Sorbitrate), isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, ISMO), and nitroglycerin (Nitro-BID, Nitro-Dur, Nitroquick, Nitrostat, others). Nitrates come as tablets, sublingual (under the tongue) tablets, sprays, patches, pastes, and ointments. Ask your doctor if you are not sure if any of your medications contain nitrates.

It is always vital to inform your doctor of what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor); dexamethasone (Decadron); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin); ethosuximide (Zarontin); fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem); fluvoxamine (Luvox); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), and ritonavir (Norvir); isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid); medications for high blood pressure; metronidazole (Flagyl); nefazodone (Serzone);other medications or treatments for erectile dysfunction; phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); phenytoin (Dilantin); rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); troleandomycin (TAO), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), and zafirlukast (Accolate). Depending on your medical history your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

Notify your doctor, promptly if you have or have ever had an erection that lasted more than 4 hours; a condition that affects the shape of the penis such as angulation, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie's disease; high or low blood pressure; irregular heartbeat; a heart attack; chest pain; a stroke; ulcers in the stomach or intestine; a bleeding disorder; blood cell problems such as sickle cell anemia (a disease of the red blood cells), multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells), or leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells); and liver, kidney, or heart disease. Also inform your doctor if you or any of your family members have or have ever had an eye disease such as retinitis pigmentosa. Tell your doctor if you have ever been advised by another physician to avoid sexual activity for medical reasons or if you have ever experienced chest pain during sexual activity.

You should know that this medication is only for use in males. Women should not take tadalafil, especially if they are or could become pregnant or are breast-feeding. If a pregnant woman takes tadalafil, she should call her doctor, immediately. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tadalafil.

Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking this medication, because alcohol can make the side effects worse. Your doctor will be able to tell you how much alcohol you may drink while you are taking this medication. Sexual activity may be a strain on your heart, especially if you have heart disease, because of this if you experience chest pain during sexual activity, call your doctor immediately and avoid sexual activity until your doctor tells you otherwise. Tell all your health care providers that you are taking this medication. If in the event you ever need emergency medical treatment for a heart problem, the health care providers who treat you will need to know when you last took this medication to avoid serious or fatal side effects.

Overdose:

Contact your local emergency room or poison control center if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose include headache, indigestion or heartburn, flushing, pain in the back, muscles, or any limb, stuffy or runny nose, or an erection that lasts longer than four hours.

Notes:

Never let anyone else take any prescription medication. Remember to keep all appointments with your doctor.

Storage:

This medication should be stored at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F or 15 and 30 degrees C away from light and moisture. It is not recommended to store this medication in the bathroom.

Important Note

This information is not intended to replace the knowledge and skills of a qualified healthcare provider. While the following can be a valuable resource, this drug may not be safe or effective for everyone. You should always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before taking any prescription medication.