Cialis (Tadalafil) – Generic $0.46 Per Pill
What is Cialis?- Cialis (Tadalafil) is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
How does it work?
- It works by dilating the blood vessels that carry blood to the penis. When the penis is sexually stimulated, the dilated blood vessels can more easily initiate and maintain an erection.
- For benign prostatic hyperplasia, Cialis regulates the smooth muscle tone and decreases inflammation of the prostate.
How is it supplied?
- You can buy Cialis online in the following forms and strengths:
- Cialis
- 2.5mg tablet
- 5mg tablet
- 10mg tablet
- 20mg tablet
- Generic Cialis (Tadalafil)
- Cialis
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- 2.5mg tablet
- 5mg tablet
- 10mg tablet
- 20mg tablet
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How should I store it?
- Store your Cialis at room temperature and keep it out of reach of children.
Fact Table | |
Formula | C22H19N3O4 |
License | US FDA |
Bioavailability | Varies |
Legal status | US: RX Only |
Chemical Name | Tadalafil |
Elimination half-life | 17.5 hours |
Dosage (Strength) | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg |
Pregnancy | No known risks |
Brands | Cialis, Adcirca |
Protein binding | 94% |
PubChem CID | 110635 |
MedlinePlus | a604008 |
ChEBI | 71940 |
ATC code | G04BE08 |
DrugBank | DB00820 |
KEGG | D02008 |
Routes of administration | By mouth (tablets) |
Directions
Should I take Cialis with food?- You can take Cialis without regard to meals.
- Take your Cialis 30 minutes to one hour before sexual activity. Some patients find that taking Cialis up to four hours before sexual activity works well for them.
- Cialis can be used once daily for maintenance treatment of erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Take your Cialis exactly as prescribed.
- Do not split your Cialis tablets.
- For erectile dysfunction
- When using on an as-needed basis – Take 10mg by mouth one hour before sexual activity.
- Your doctor could increase or decrease your dose, depending on your results.
- Do not take more than one dose per day.
- For daily dosing – Take 2.5mg by mouth once per day.
- Your doctor could increase your dose to 5mg per day.
- Do not take more than one dose per day.
- For benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Take 5mg by mouth once daily.
- When using on an as-needed basis – Take 10mg by mouth one hour before sexual activity.
Ingredients
What is the active ingredient in Cialis?- Tadalafil
- For a complete list of inactive ingredients, click here.
Cautions
Who should avoid taking Cialis?- Do not use Cialis if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients.
- Talk to your doctor before using Cialis to make sure your heart is healthy enough to use Cialis.
- Cialis can be dangerous for patients with cardiovascular conditions. Discuss your risk with your doctor if you have any of the following:
- High or low blood pressure
- Aortic stenosis
- Veno-occlusive disease
- Angina during sexual intercourse or unstable angina
- Uncontrolled arrhythmia
- Heart failure
- Heart attack within the last 90 days
- If you have a bleeding disorder or active peptic ulcer, you could experience increased bleeding times while using Cialis.
- Cialis is not recommended for patients who have had a stroke within the last six months.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. They could adjust your dose as appropriate.
- Cialis can cause a sudden loss of vision or hearing.
- Cialis can cause persistent and painful erections. You could be at an increased risk if you have any of the following:
- Anatomical deformation of the penis (angulation, curvature, cavernosal fibrosis, or Peyronie disease)
- Sickle cell anemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Leukemia
- If you experience an erection that lasts more than four hours, contact your doctor immediately.
Drug Interactions
Cialis is contraindicated if you use any of the following medications- Organic nitrates
- Boceprevir
- Telaprevir
- Riociguat