Cialis: Facts on this long-lasting ED pill

As the problem of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is becoming increasingly common among men, researchers are trying to develop more solutions to this health condition and with more focus on individual preference.

Cialis is one such ED pill that has entered the market recently in the year 2003. It has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, a condition where the man loses his ability to obtain a lasting erection for a physical intercourse.

Introduction to Cialis:

Generic name: Tadalafil

Active ingredients:  Tadalafil

Inactive ingredients:  Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide and Triacetin

This ED pill belongs to a group of medications called PDE5 inhibitors that help increase the blood flow to the penile nerve which causes an erection. Its effects are quite long-lasting that can stay in your system for up to 36 hours. This is the very reason that it has also been named as the Weekend Pill.

There are various online platforms from where you can buy Cialis with the approval of a qualified healthcare professional.

What else can Tadalafil treat?

Under a different brand name Adcirca, Tadalafil can treat pulmonary arterial hypertension which is a type of high blood pressure in which the arteries narrow or gets blocked.

Apart from hypertension, it can also be used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate gland becomes enlarged causing urination difficulty.

How does Cialis work?

Along with sexual stimulation that releases nitric oxide, Cialis can stop the PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) enzyme from degrading the cGMP (cyclic guanosine monophosphate) molecules, letting the cGMP to relax the muscles around the blood vessels.

As the blood vessels dilate, the blood can flow easily to the erectile tissue in the penis called corpus cavernosum. This helps a man to obtain an erection for the physical intercourse.

What is the effective dosage of Cialis?

Cialis is available in doses of 5, 10 and 20 mg as yellow almond-shaped tablets.

The most commonly prescribed dose is 10 mg if you are using it for the first time. You can increase or decrease the dose as per your requirements but only with the approval from your doctor.

Do not take this medication more than once in a period of 24 hours. This is because the drug stays in your system for a long period of time. If you want to use it frequently, you can start with a lower dose of 5 mg.

There is no restriction on the amount of food intake with this medication. You can take it with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.

Important safety information:

•    This ED pill is not meant for women as it is strictly for a male-only health disorder.

•    This medication is also not meant for children or young adults under the age of 18 years.

•    People with other complicated health conditions should consult the doctor before taking this medication.

•    Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking this medication as it can cause severe health risks.

•    Do not take Cialis if you happen to obtain a painful or prolonged erection. In such cases, you need to inform your doctor immediately.