Cialis
Enlarged Prostate, Impotence, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Treatment
5 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Cialis
Treatment for
Enlarged Prostate
What is Cialis
Tadalafil
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Tadalafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and an enlarged prostate. It was approved by the FDA in 2003 for ED and in 2009 for PAH. Compared to other similar medications, tadalafil has a longer lasting effect which makes it suitable for treating chronic conditions like PAH with a single daily dose.
Cialis
is the brand name
Cialis Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Cialis
Tadalafil
2003
295
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Tadalafil, commonly known as Cialis, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses including Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Erectile dysfunction .
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Helps manage Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Erectile dysfunction
Helps manage Erectile Dysfunction
Impotence
Helps manage Erectile Dysfunction
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Helps manage Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Enlarged Prostate
Effectiveness
How Cialis Affects Patients
Tadalafil helps treat ED by stimulating the blood flow to the penis, allowing it to become erect. It can also help with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by widening the blood vessels, and with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by reducing the size of the prostate. Tadalafil has a lower risk of causing visual side effects than other PDE5 inhibitors.
How Cialis works in the body
Tadalafil is a drug that helps muscles relax, decreasing pressure and allowing more blood to flow. It has many applications, but is most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. For erectile dysfunction, tadalafil blocks a protein that breaks down a compound that helps muscles relax. This process allows muscles to relax in the penis, filling with blood to create an erection. For pulmonary arterial hypertension, it works similarly, by allowing more blood to flow and decreasing pressure in the pulmonary arteries. For benign prostatic hyperplasia, the effect is less clear,
When to interrupt dosage
The dosage of Cialis is contingent upon the determined malady, such as Impotence, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Enlarged Prostate. The dosage can be found in the table beneath, based on the approach of delivery (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Tablet).
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Enlarged Prostate
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 40.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 40.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Impotence
, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 40.0 mg
Oral, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Capsule, Capsule - Oral
Warnings
Cialis Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Cialis.
Common Cialis Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Alprostadil
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension and priapism can be increased when Tadalafil is combined with Alprostadil.
Amifostine
Major
Tadalafil may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Amyl Nitrite
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension can be increased when Tadalafil is combined with Amyl Nitrite.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Tadalafil.
Avanafil
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Tadalafil is combined with Avanafil.
Cialis Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on Tadalafil can lead to symptoms such as headaches, indigestion, back pain, muscle aches, congestion, and dizziness. Standard medical treatments should be used to treat the overdose, and hemodialysis is not expected to help remove the drug from the bloodstream.
Cialis Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Cialis?
95 active studies are currently assessing the potential of Cialis to treat Impotence, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Enlarged Prostate conditions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Impotence
21 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Enlarged Prostate
15 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
Cialis Reviews: What are patients saying about Cialis?
5
Patient Review
12/24/2020
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
5
Patient Review
10/23/2021
Cialis for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
5
Patient Review
12/16/2021
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
5
Patient Review
10/20/2022
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
5
Patient Review
11/9/2022
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
4.3
Patient Review
2/1/2022
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
4.3
Patient Review
3/26/2021
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
2.7
Patient Review
2/8/2021
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
2
Patient Review
3/14/2021
Cialis for Inability to have an Erection
Patient Q&A Section about cialis
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What does Cialis do for a man?
"Cialis works by increasing the effects of one of the chemicals that the body normally releases into the penis during sexual arousal. This increase in blood flow into the penis causes an erection."
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Does Cialis give you a hard on?
"Cialis helps to increase the effects of a natural chemical in the body that is responsible for sexual arousal. This leads to an increase in blood flow to the penis, resulting in an erection."
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How long does it take for Cialis to work?
"When used as directed, Cialis typically starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes. Its effects can last up to 36 hours, but you'll only get an erection if you're aroused during that time."
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What are the dangers of taking Cialis?
"The most common side effects of Cialis are headaches, indigestion, back pain, muscle aches, flushing, and a stuffy or runny nose. These side effects usually go away after a few hours. Men who experience back pain and muscle aches usually notice it 12 to 24 hours after taking Cialis."
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