Cialis
What is Cialis?
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction treatment pill, which is taken orally by men before sexual activity. It is manufactured by Eli Lilly and company and is approved in the UK, the US and many other European nations. Cialis is a prescription drug and contains tadalafil, as active ingredient. Effects of Cialis become visible in the body within thirty minutes of taking the dosage and the effects last for about 36 hours.
How does Cialis work?
Cialis works in the body to regulate blood circulation in the penis and widen arteries leading to erection. Cialis works by blocking PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors. When PDE5 inhibitors are blocked, more of the cGMP chemicals responsible for the erection remain, so the muscles in the penis do not narrow. This allows blood to stay in the penis for longer, which allows a man to maintain an erection. Cialis does not work without stimulation and arousal. It does not lead to an erection if a man is not aroused.
What dosages of Cialis are available?
Cialis is available in tablet form in two strengths of 10mg and 20mg. Taking higher dosage of Cialis without doctor’s recommendation may invite unwanted side effects. A patient should not exceed one dosage of Cialis in one day.
Cialis can also help men who have diabetes in treating their erectile dysfunction problem. But such patients should seek medical consultation before opting for Cialis.
What are the contraindications of Cialis?
· Cialis is not safe for use by women and children
· Cialis is not recommended for those men who are already taking nitrate drugs for treating other medical conditions. The combination of Cialis and nitrates in the body decreases the blood pressure to unsafe levels
· Men with a history of health problems such as stroke or heart diseases should consult a doctor before taking Cialis
· Men with uncontrolled irregular heartbeats, severe liver disease, and retinal eye problems should not take Cialis
What are the side effects of Cialis?
Cialis is a prescription drug and may have some side effects on the user. The most common side effects of Cialis include headache, dyspepsia, dizziness, flushing, nasal congestion, back pain, and muscle pain. Side effects such as muscle ache and back pain may be visible within 10 to 12 hours after intake of Cialis.
Some rare side effects such as blurred vision may also occur and should be reported immediately to the doctor. A condition in which erection lasts longer than four hours also known as priapism may occur as a side effect. Immediate medical help should be sought if such a situation arises.
What are the precautions for Cialis?
· Drinking alcohol should be avoided while taking Cialis dosage. This can reduce the occurrence of some side effects of Cialis
· Grapefruit or grapefruit juice should not be taken with Cialis dosage
· Intake of other impotence treatment drugs should be avoided along with Cialis
Brief description
Cialis is an erectile dysfunction drug. It is available only on prescription. The active ingredient in Cialis is tadalafil. It works by widening the arteries in penis and increasing the blood flow. Increased blood flow results in an erection. Cialis is available in two strengths, 10mg and 20mg. It should be taken half an hour prior to sex and its effects last for 36 hours. It is only meant for men and women and children should not take it. Cialis should also not be taken with other impotence drugs. Some of the most common side effects of Cialis are headache, flushing, and nasal congestion.