Tadalafil 20mg: What is it?
A drug called Tadalafil 20mg tablets is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction. It functions by loosening the lungs’ muscles and enlarging the blood arteries, which boosts blood flow. This helps men’s sexual function and symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. There are two forms of tadalafil: tablets and oral suspension.
Tadalafil 20mg: How Does It Work?
The phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor medication class, which includes tadalafil 20 mg tablets, works by reducing blood pressure and enhancing blood flow in the penis. It has tadalafil citrate as the active component, which when taken into the bloodstream gets to your penis and aids in boosting blood flow there. Erections are brought on by this increased blood flow.
Additionally, tadalafil relaxes the pulmonary artery muscles, which may enhance blood flow in those with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Additionally, it helps men with benign hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder, which can improve urine flow.
What Does Tadalafil Treat?
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pulmonary hypertension
Directions
Always take the medication exactly as directed by your doctor. The tablet should be taken once during a 24-hour period with water, 30 minutes before engaging in sexual activity. Tadalafil can only be effective when there is sexual stimulation; otherwise, it has no effect.
Side Effects
When taking Tadalafil, you should be aware of the following possible symptoms that can be common,
- Headache
- Back pain
- Muscle aches
- Pain in arms and legs
- Facial flushing
- Nasal congestion
- Indigestion
The following are symptoms that are not as common, but can still occur,
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Acid reflux
- Blurred vision
- Eye pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Pounding heartbeat
- High blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Low blood pressure
Please see the medical leaflet for the entire list and details of both common and uncommon side effects. You should seek medical advice if any symptoms occur that are a cause for concern.
Missed Dose
Take the missing dose for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) treatment as soon as you remember, then resume taking your usual dosage.
If at all possible, take the missed dose for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension within eight hours. Skip the missed dose and take the subsequent dose as scheduled if more than eight hours have passed.
Never take a second dose to make up for a missed one or two doses at once.
Take Tadalafil at least 30 minutes before sexual activity to treat erectile dysfunction.
Overdose
Tadalafil has unpleasant side effects that can include headache, dizziness, indigestion, stuffy nose, and impaired vision when used in excess. Usually, stopping the medications will make these negative effects go away. Consult a doctor if the side effects cause you any concern.
Warnings
Using tadalafil is not advised if you have any of the following symptoms:
- If you have a Tadalafil allergy
- If you are using nitrates or nitric oxide in any form
- If you have a significant heart condition or have recently experienced a heart attack,
- If you had a stroke during the last six months,
- either have uncontrolled high blood pressure or low blood pressure
- Have you ever lost your vision?
- When taking riociguat
- You can view the whole list with all the information in the provided medical pamphlet.
Ingredients
Tadalafil is the substance in tadalafil that is active. Magnesium Stearate, Lactose Monohydrate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, and Hydroxypropylcellulose are the inactive components.
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