Tadalafil, a PDE5 inhibitor, is currently being marketed under two brand names that are intended for different functions. One is Cialis, which helps in the treatment of erectile dysfunction or ED and the other one is Adcirca, which helps cure pulmonary arterial hypertension. This is also being manufactured by Cipla, an Indian pharmaceutical company, which sells it using the name Tadacip. In 2003, Cialis was given the approval by the Food and Drug Administration to be marketed in the US as the third prescription medicine that is intended for ED, after Viagra and Levitra. In 2009, Tadalafil has gotten the go signal to be marketed in the US as a form of treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
More about Cialis
Here’s a closer look into the first brand that is being sold under the generic name, Tadalafil. Cialis is intended for men with ED, men who are suffering from the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and men who have both kinds of disorders. The drug is solely for men’s use and this is not intended for children and women.
Even if you are a man though, there are some vital things that you have to be aware of before you take this prescription drug. It is very important that you tell your doctor about the other medicines that you are currently taking or have taken in the past months. The drug can cause side effects, which could be worse, when it interacts with other medicines. This can cause your blood pressure to drop, hence, this cannot be taken by those who have uncontrollable levels of blood pressure. If you will insist on taking this even though you are under medication of other drugs, specifically nitrates, or you are not fit to do so, this could lead to a heart attack or stroke, extreme dizziness and fainting.
More about Adcirca
Adcirca comes in tablet form. This can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension and other diseases that are related to connective tissues. This aims to improve a person’s exercise ability, but just like Cialis, this can only be availed when prescribed.
Many of its users can attest that its effectiveness begins to manifest after 16 weeks of continued medication. The drug can only be taken once a day. You will know that it is already working positively on your system when you can walk longer distances than what you can do before you started taking the drug.
It is important to take note that its users also experience certain side effects from taking it, such as muscle pain, headache, stomach pains and runny nose. Most of these side effects also happen to those who are taking Cialis, especially body aches, specifically in the back, arms and muscles.
Whether you will be taking Cialis or Adcirca, you have to talk to your doctor about all your health issues. They need to know your health background, so that they can help you better when you come to them after experiencing overdue side effects as a result of taking any of these Tadalafil medicines.