Cialis Information:

TALADAFIL IS A PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION - A DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION IS MANDATORYTaladafil tablets are PDE-5 inhibitors which work in the same way as Viagra. Inhibiting PDE-5 helps the smooth muscles in the penis to relax, thus increasing blood flow and enabling erection. What is Taladafil ? Taladafil is in a class of medications known as PDE-5 inhibitors, which are used to treat cases of male impotence. Elli Lilly and Icos are currently marketing Taladafil in the UK and other EU countries. How does Taladafil work? Taladafil acts in the same way as Viagra, by blocking an enzyme called phosphodiesterase-5, or PDE-5. This helps the smooth muscles in the penis relax and widen, which allows for more blood to enter. As a result, you gain erections faster and easier with Taladafil . How well does Taladafil work? Taladafil is approved in authorized markets for the treatment of mild to severe ED at both 10 and 20 mg doses of Taladafil . The Taladafil labels in each of these markets indicate that the product should be taken prior to anticipated sexual activity and without regard to food. Just like Viagra, sexual stimulation is needed for Taladafil to work. According to the European label, the efficacy of Taladafil may persist up to 24 hours after the pill is taken. In Australia the label indicates efficacy up to 36 hours after dosing of Taladafil.

How effective is Cialis?
Cialis, in numerous studies(when compared with placebo), has shown statistically significant improvement in the patient’s ability to engage in successful and satisfying sexual intercourse. Partners of these patients have also noted a statistically significant improvement in their overall sexual satisfaction. These results are based on studies conducted over a 24 week period with dose of Cialis ranging from very low to very high.

How does Cialis differ from Viagra and Levitra?
All drugs have similar effects and efficacy in regards to the patient obtaining an erection. The main difference between Cialis and the other 2 drugs is that Cialis has a wider window of activity, being 36 hours. Therefore, the patient has the advantage of taking Cialis anytime up to 36 hours before the anticipation of sexual activity.

Cialis Side Effects:

The most common Taladafil side effects reported in the study were: headache, myalgia (muscle pain), dyspeps(upset stomach following meals) and back pain. The severities of these Taladafil side effects were minimized with lower doses.

Cialis Precautions:

Who should not take Cialis? Who should take Cialis with caution?
Although Cialis is an effective medication, there exists certain groups of people who should not take Viagra or should be closely monitored if choosing to take Cialis.

1)Any patient on Nitrates. This medication, usually used to treat Angina may cause a deadly drop in blood pressure. Patients should not take Cialis if taking a Nitrate medication.
2)Patients for whom sexual activity poses a cardiovascular risk. The patient should be monitored carefully if he is to take Cialis. These include patients who suffered a recent heart attack, stroke, or life-threatening arrythmia. Also patients with cardiac failure should only use Levitra after a consultation with the physician deeming it to be safe to use. Patients with left ventricular outflow obstruction, aortic stenosis, and idiopathic hypertophic subaortic stenosis.
3)Patients with very low or high blood pressure. Patients with a blood pressure of 90/50mmHg or lower, or with a blood pressure of 170/110mmHg or higher.
4)Patients with an anatomical deformation of the penis, or with a disease of the penis called Peyronie's disease.
5)Patients with cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney failure. Note this does not mean that the patient can not take Cialis, the patient will most likely be started on a lower dose.
6)Patients with vision problems called Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION) or retinits pigmentosa.
7)Patients with active bleeding disorders or significant active peptic ulcers. Cialis has not been studied in this patient population and may pose a risk.
8)Patients taking drugs called alpha blockers. May lead to a further falling of the blood pressure and may cause orthostatic hypotension (falling of blood pressure upon standing after sitting or lying). NOTE: this does not mean that the patient can not take Cialis, however, the patient must be stable on this alpha blocker drug before starting Cialis.

What are the potential drug interactions of Cialis?
Patients should be aware of the following drugs that may interact with Cialis.
1)Erythromycin
2)Ketoconazole
3)Certain medications used to treat HIV infection. Saquinavir, Ritonavir.
Please let your physician know of all current medications you are taking in order to avoid any drug interactions with Cialis.