Cialis is a brand name for a drug which serves two purposes, but is called Cialis when it is employed to treat erectile dysfunction, which is a sexual dysfunction common in older men which prevents a man from maintaining an erection of the penis during sexual activity, or at all. The drug for which Cialis is named is called Tadalafil. The second purpose which Tadalafil serves is to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is an increase of blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, leg swelling and other symptoms. When Tadalafil is used in the treatment of this disease, it is prescribed under the brand name “Adcirca.”
Recently, also, Cialis has been approved by the Australian FDA for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. In Australia, Generic Tadalafil is marketed under the brand name “Tadacip.” Cialis is the third drug which has been approved in the Australia to combat the rising malady known as erectile dysfunction. The first two drugs which have been employed are known as “Viagra” and “Levitra“. Interestingly, Cialis is the only drug of the three which is recommended to be taken as a “once-daily” medication, as opposed to an “as-needed” medication, as the other two erectile dysfunction drugs are used. Cialis definitely works, but can come with some unpleasant side effects. Those possible side effects include headache, stomach discomfort or pain, indigestion, burping, acid reflux, back pain, muscle aches, flushing, and stuffy or runny nose. Recently, vision impairment has been added to the list of possible, unpleasant side effects which are associated with this new drug. Most of these side effects, when they are displayed at all, disappear after two or three hours, but back pain and muscle aches have been reported by some to last up to forty-eight hours.
Cialis has also been reported to sometimes cause transiently low blood pressure, so it should never be taken in combination, or around the same time as other medications or drugs which can also have this effect, as it can significantly and greatly increase the chances of experiencing life-threatening hypotension, which is the fancy, medical term for dangerously low blood pressure. This can be a problem for patients who frequently experience anginal chest pain, because those patients can not take any organic nitrates to combat their problem; it could kill them. Paramedics, doctors, and any other type of emergency personnel need to know if their patent is taking Cialis because of this. On the whole, it is a beneficial drug which can help many men to maintain their youthful virility well into their golden years.
I am self employed. General Practitioner in Melbourne, VIC. My special interest: male reproductive system.