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Generic & Brand Name : Source: (RXList)

Brand Name : Cialis
Generic Name : Tadalafil

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Tadalafil is an oral drug that is used for treating impotence (the inability to attain or maintain a penile erection). It is in a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase inhibitors that also includes sildenafil (Viagra) and vardenafil (Levitra). ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking tadalafil, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to tadalafil or any other medications. do not take tadalafil if you are taking or have recently taken nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil), 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 whether any of your medications contain nitrates. do not take street drugs containing nitrates such as amyl nitrate and butyl nitrate ('poppers') while taking tadalafil. tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: alpha blockers such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), tamsulosin (Flomax), and terazosin (Hytrin); amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone); certain antifungals such as fluconazole (Diflucan), griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Gris-PEG), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Nizoral), and voriconazole (Vfend); aprepitant (Emend); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cimetidine (Tagamet); clarithromycin (Biaxin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); danazol (Danocrine); delavirdine (Rescriptor); dexamethasone (Decadron); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac); efavirenz (Sustiva);erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythroc ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Tadalafil may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; indigestion or heartburn; diarrhea; flushing; pain in the stomach, back, muscles, or any limb; cough. If you experience any of the following symptoms , call your doctor immediately: sudden severe loss of vision (see below for more information); blurred vision; changes in color vision (seeing a blue tinge on objects or having difficulty telling the difference between blue and green); sudden decrease or loss of hearing; ringing in ears; erection that lasts longer than 4 hours; dizziness; chest pain; hives; rash. Tadalafil may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Some patients experienced a sudden loss of some or all of their vision after they took tadalafil or other medications that are similar to tadalafil. The vision loss was permanent in some cases. It is not known if the vision loss was caused by the medication. If you experience a sudden loss of vision while you are taking tadalafil, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of tadalafil or similar medications such as sildenafil (Viagra) or vardenafil (Levitra) until you talk to your doctor. Some patients experienced a sudden decrease or loss of hearing after they took tadalafil or other medications that are similar to tadalafil. The hearing loss usually involved only one ear and may not get better. It is not known ...
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News on tadalafil
Impotence drug treats prostate enlargement: study (ReutersHealth)

Further Reading on tadalafil
  • Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for an erection problem ( erectile dysfunction ) depends on the cause of the problem , which ...include phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil ( Cialis ), and...
  • Using Nitroglycerin for Sudden Chest Pain - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is nitroglycerin ? Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator , a medicine that opens blood vessels to improve blood flow . It is used to ...sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra), and tadalafil ( Cialis ) if...
  • Type 1 Diabetes: Living With Complications - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for your complication from type 1 diabetes depends on the stage of the disease...dryness. Medicines for erection problems include sildenafil citrate (Viagra), tadalafil ( Cialis ), and...
  • Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Erectile dysfunction , sometimes called impotence , refers to a man ' s consistent inability to get or ...help you get erections. These include pills such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil ( Cialis ), and...
  • Cardiac Catheterization ( WebMD )
    Cardiac catheterization is a test used to check blood flow in the coronary arteries , blood flow , and blood pressure in the heart ' s ...enhancing medicines, such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil ...


  • Tests for Erection Problems ( WebMD )
    Tests for erection problems help determine a specific cause for a man ' s inability to achieve or ...doctor may have you try a medicine, such as sildenafil citrate (Viagra), tadalafil ( Cialis ), or...

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