Erectus 10 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tadalafil |
| Company | Concord pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Both Erectile Dysfunction and signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Pharmacology
Tadalafil is a selective phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. Inhibition of PDE5 increases cGMP in smooth muscle cells, causing penile erection. It also relaxes smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder wall, improving blood flow to the urinary tract.
Dosage & Administration
- Starting dose of 10 mg for Erectile Dysfunction
- Recommended dose of 5 mg for Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Recommended dose of 5 mg for Combined Erectile Dysfunction and Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Interaction
May interact with Nitrates, Alpha adrenergic blockers, Antihypertensives, Alcohol, Antacids, Ketoconazole, Ritonavir, Erythromycin, Itraconazole, Grapefruit juice, Rifampin, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin & Phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Use of Nitrates
- Hypersensitivity reactions to Tadalafil
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dyspepsia
- Back pain
- Myalgia
- Nasal pharyngitis
- Nasal congestion
- Change in Color Vision
- Sudden vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Exfoliative dermatitis
- Angina
- Stroke
- Myocardial infarction
- Severe hypotension
- Tachycardia
Pregnancy & Lactation
Tadalafil is assigned to pregnancy category B. Use during pregnancy only when benefit outweighs risk. Caution should be used when administering tadalafil to nursing women.
Precautions & Warnings
- Angina
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Bleeding concomitant with Nitrates
- Alpha Blockers
- Alcohol
- CYP3A4 Inhibitors
- Other PDE5 inhibitors
Therapeutic Class
Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.