Erectomed 20 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Tadalafil |
| Company | Medrx life science ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Both Erectile Dysfunction and BPH
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 muscle in the prostate and bladder, improving blood flow and voiding.
Dosage & Administration
- Erectile Dysfunction: Recommended starting dose is 10 mg. Maximum dosing frequency is once daily. Effective for up to 36 hours.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Recommended dose is 5 mg taken daily.
- Combined Erectile Dysfunction and BPH: Recommended dose is 5 mg daily.
Interaction
May interact with Nitrates, Alpha adrenergic blockers, Antihypertensives, Alcohol, Antacids, Ketoconazole, Ritonavir, Erythromycin, Itraconazole, Grapefruit juice, HIV protease inhibitors, 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 has been assigned to pregnancy category B. 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.