What is Cialis 10mg?

Cialis or Tadalafil is an oral medication, which is used for treatment of erectile dysfunction or impotence (the inability to sustain or maintain an erection during physical intercourse). It is also used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors that include sildenafil (Viagra) and vardenafil(Levitra). Erection of the penis is achieved by the blood circulation in the genital area and it occurs when the blood vessels increase in size and providethe required amount of blood to the penis. So Cialis 10mg is very effective and safe and exhibits a very few side effects because of its low dose. This medication is also very beneficial for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or benign enlargement of the prostate gland. In this condition, the patient has the difficulty in starting urination, strain during urination, frequent urination (nocturnal) in the night or sometime even blood in urine. This medication can be used in the age group of 18-65 years.

How does Cialis 10mg work?

This medication is very effective in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, because it comes in the class of selective PDE-5 inhibitor. This drug works only when you are sexually aroused by stimulating the production of nitric oxide in the penis. The nitric oxide further, makes the enzyme guanylate cyclase to produce to cyclic guanosine monophosphate(cGMP), which is mainly responsible for relaxation and contraction, respectively, and leading an erection. When the cGMP is degraded by another PDE-5 enzyme, it brings the blood vessels to normal size and erection ends. At this point, the action of Tadalafil start, it acts by preventing the destruction of cGMP by phosphodiesterase-5. Therefore, cGMP stays for a long time which lead to engorgement with blood of the male organ for a prolong time.

The exact mechanismof tadalafil in BPH is still not known. But it is presumed that phosphodiesterase-5 present in the muscles of the bladder and the prostate are responsible for the relaxation of these muscles. This in turn, causes the passage of urine easier and strainless improving the symptoms of this particular condition.

What are the indications of Cialis 10mg?

Cialis 10mg can be used in the following conditions:

• Erectile dysfunction.
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

What are the contraindications of Cialis 10mg?

Cialis 10mg is not used in the following diseases, such as:

• This medication is not used by the person who is under some nitrite containing medications like nitroglycerin, isosorbide etc.
• If you are allergic to any ingredient of this medication.
• In hypersensitivity reaction.

What are the drug interactions of Cialis 10mg?

You should consult with your physician before taking this medication, if you are under some other drugs. Because tadalafil or Cialis can interact with other drugs and causes serious complications in your health.Some of the drug interactions of this medication are mentioned here:

• Always talk to your health care provider if you are under other medications like Tadacip, such as erythrityltetranitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Nitroglycerin, pentaerythritol tetranitrate. Because these medications can lead to vision problems.
• Anti-fungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole.
• Antibiotics like erythromycin, clarithromycin, Doxazosin, telithromycin etc.
• Drugs used for blood pressure like prazocin, terazocin or trimazocin.
• You should always avoid alcohol while taking this drug, because it can lower the blood pressure.

How to use this Cialis 10mg?

Always follow your doctor's instructions, because the dosage of this medication depends on the how the patient is taking this drug. The first important thing in taking this medication is it should be taken according to your need, minimum 30 minutes prior to sexual activity. The effect of Tadalafil lasts for 36 hours. Your dosage depends on how you are taking it. The first way is to take it as needed, usually at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. The effect of Tadalafil on sexual ability may last up to 36 hours.The second important thing; you should always take this medication to treat ED, once in a day, for every day. These will make you able to attempt physical activity at any time between the doses you take. Always talk to your doctor if you don’t get the result according to your expectation.

What are the dosage and method to take Cialis 10mg?

• The most recommended dose starts from 10 mg, taken prior to sexual activity.
• The dose can be increased up to 20 mg or reduced to 5 mg depending on efficacy or tolerance capacity.
• You can take this medication only once in a day.
• The effect lasts for 36 hours.

What are the side effects of Cialis 10mg?

Although the side effects of Cialis 10mg are not very bothersome, but still you should be very cautious while you take this medication. Some of the side effects of this medication are:

The most common side effects are:

• Headache
• Myalgia (muscle pain)
• Dyspepsia (stomach upset following meals)
• Backache
• Nasal pharyngitis
• Nasal congestion

The serious side effects:

• Hearingloss
• Steven Johnson syndrome
• Angina
• Myocardial infarction
• Stroke
• Severe hypotension
• Change in color vision
• Abnormal ejaculation

How should you store Cialis 10mg?

• Always store this medication between temperature 15-30 degree Celsius.
• Keep it away from light and moisture.
• Always keep this drug out of reach of children.
• You should always dispose the expired tablets.

What are the precautions of Cialis 10mg?

Since the effect of Tadalafil lasts for minimum 36 hours, you should be very cautious while taking this medication. Some of the important steps you can follow are:

• Cardiac angina: If you are suffering from angina, always avoid this medication. Because sexual activity can worsen the condition.Concomitant use of this medication with nitrates, alpha blockers, antihypertensive, and potent CYP3A4 inhibitors can cause serious complications like prolonged erection and priapism (painful erection.
• Cialis potentiate the antihypertensive effects of alpha blockers and antihypertensive. So you should always take the advice from your health care provider before taking Cialis 10mg if you are under these medications.
• Take emergency medical assistance if you catch some eye problems like vision loss, blurred vision.
• Inform your health care provider if you catch sudden hearing loss.
• Always avoid this medication if you have any liver or kidney disease.
• You should always avoid alcohol while taking this medication, because combining Cialis with a significant amount of alcohol may lead to orthostatic (postural) hypotension.
• Cialis should not be taken if you are under another drug which contains PDE-5 inhibitor. Because this drug can effect on your platelet count.