Cialis is used to treat erectile problems in men. It is also used in treatment of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. The typical symptoms are frequent urges to urinate, getting up at night to go to the toilet and urinary incontinence.
The active ingredient is Cialis is called tadalafil. Tadalafil is part of a family of drugs called PDE-5( phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors. Other drugs in family include Viagra (Sildenafil) and Levitra (Vardenafil).
Tadalafil helps men achieve and sustain an erection by the breakdown of a chemical called cGMP(cyclic guanosine monophosphate). The effect of this chemical is to relax the muscles in the penis which result in the blood vessels of the penis widening and filling up with blood. Men with erectile problems benefit by having improved blood flow to the penis leading to a maintained and rigid erection.
Cialis only helps maintain levels of a chemical necessary to produce and maintain an erection. In order for the chemicals to be released there has to be sexual arousal. Arousal triggers the release of cGMP.
Cialis also helps in cases where men have an enlarged prostate gland by improving blood flow to the prostate gland. This relaxes the muscle in the prostate gland relieving the pressure on the urethra and resulting in the flow of urine being less impeded. It is this pressure on the urethra which causes the flow of urine from the bladder to be impeded.
Cialis side effects
Common side effects associated with taking Cialis include headache, facial flushing, blocked/stuffy nose, indigestion, back pain and sometimes muscle pains. Less common side effects are dizziness, blurry vision, an increased heart rate, high blood pressure, chest pain, difficulty breathing, rashes, nose bleeds. Rare side effects are prolonged erection, memory loss, swollen face, allergic skin reaction heart attack, stroke, epilepsy and vision loss.
Cialis 2.5mg, 5mg, 20mg
Cialis is available by prescription in dosages of 2.5, 5, 10 and 20 mg. Cialis can be taken ‘as needed’ starting with a dose of 10 mg. The does may be reduced to 5 mg if the side effects are too severe. The dose may be increased to 20 mg if the initial dose does not provide an adequate effect and the side effects are mild or non-existent. Cialis can be taken daily in doses of 2.5 to 5 mg. This may be done in certain cases where a higher dose causes unwanted side effects or when the patient may have an existing health condition. This way the benefits can still be gained but without the need to take a higher dose. In the case of regular sexual activity a lower daily dose can be taken whilst still maintaining the beneficial effects.
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