Product Type
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (anti-erectile dysfuntion)
TADORA 20MG (TADALAFIL) PRODUCT INFORMATION
Tadora 20 contains tadalafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor that helps men with erectile dysfunction (impotence), to achieve and maintain an erection, when sexually aroused.
Tadora 20 general information
What is Tadora 20 used for?
Tadora tablets 20mg (generic Cialis) are used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men, which is inability to achieve or maintain a hard erect penis suitable for sexual activity, due to insufficient blood flow into the penis. Tadora 20 relaxes the blood vessels in the penis increasing blood flow and causing an erection, which is the natural response to sexual stimulation. However, Tadora 20 will only work if you are sexually aroused.
How does Tadora 20 work?
Tadora 20 tablets 20mg contain tadalafil, which acts on the erectile tissue of the penis to increase blood flow to cause an erection. During sexual stimulation nitric oxide is released in the erectile tissue of the penis which activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase. This enzyme increases levels of a chemical called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), which relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and allows blood to fill the spongy erectile tissues to cause an erection. Another enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) breaks down cGMP preventing blood flow into the penis, which causes loss of an erection. Tadora 20 inhibits the action of PDE5 which resolves erectile dysfunction by allowing the natural process of sexual stimulation to activate the cGMP mechanism for achieving and maintaining an erection.
How long does Tadora 20 last?
Tadora 20 tablets 20mg should be taken within an hour of planned sex and in most cases it helps you to get an erection in about 30 minutes that will last for around 4 hours, provided you are sexually aroused. Tadora 20 does not work if you are not aroused.
What does Tadora 20 contain?
Tadora tablets 20mg contain the active ingredient tadalafil (20mg), which resolves erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men, by increasing blood flow into the penis.
Treating erectile dysfunction (impotence) with Tadora 20
Tadora 20 tablets 20mg contain tadalafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, used to treat erectile dysfunction in men (impotence). During sexual stimulation nitric oxide is released in the erectile tissue of the penis (corpus cavernosum), and activates the enzyme guanylate cyclise. This increases levels of a chemical called cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) that relaxes the blood vessels in the penis and allows blood to fill the spongy erectile tissues to cause an erection.
Another enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) breaks down cGMP preventing blood flow into the penis, which causes loss of an erection. When taken before planned sexual activity, Tadora 20 inhibits PDE5 allowing cGMP to continue to increase blood flow into the penis causing an erection.
What are the side effects of Tadora 20?
The most commonly reported side effects when taking Tadora 20 include: headache, dizziness or light-headedness, flushing, nasal congestion, dyspepsia (heartburn), nausea. Less common side effects include, visual disturbance, increased tear formation causing watery eyes, changes in blood pressure (hypo and hypertension), sleepiness, dyspnoea (shortness of breath), pain (in the back joints, abdomen).
When should Tadora 20 not be used?
You should not use Tadora 20 if you:
are allergic to tadalafil or any ingredient in Tadora 20
are taking any nitrate medication, such as nitroglycerin for angina, as it may lead to a severe drop in blood pressure
have liver or kidney disease
have a condition where sexual intercourse inadvisable due to cardiovascular or heart problems or you have had a heart attack or stroke in the last 6 months
have abnormally high or low blood pressure
have an eye disease like non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), which
causes loss of vision, or if you have retinitis pigmentosa
drink large amounts of alcohol or grapefruit juice
are taking medication that may interact with Tadora 20 or may increase your risk for side-effects, antibiotics like erythromycin and rifampicin, drugs for high blood pressure, ritonavir or saquinavir (for HIV), antifungals like itraconazole or ketaconazole, non-selective alpha- blockers like doxazosin for high blood pressure, tamsulosin and prazosin for enlarged prostate, antacids , nitrates such as glyceryl trinitrate for angina and other heart conditions
What medications interact with Tadora 20?
Several medications interact with Tadora 20 and should either not be taken while you are taking Tadora 20 or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor:
Drugs that cause a serious reaction with Tadora 20: any nitrate medication, such as nitroglycerin for angina
Drugs that affect Tadora 20: antibiotics like erythromycin and rifampicin, antifungals like itraconazole or ketaconazole, antacids, ritonavir or saquinavir for HIV
Drugs that are affected by Tadora 20: non-selective alpha-blockers like doxazosin for high blood pressure, tamsulosin and prazosin for enlarged prostate, nitrates such as glyceryl trinitrate for angina and other heart conditions, drugs for high blood pressure (may need dose adjustment)
How should Tadora 20 be taken?
You should take one tablet of Tadora 20 tablets 20mg with a glass of water approximately 25-60 minutes before sexual activity with or without food. The effect of Tadora 20 can last as long as 4-5 hours after taking your tablet. You should take no more than one tablet a day and only if you plan to have sex.
Missed dose of Tadora 20
You should only take a Tadora 20 when you plan to have sex; it is not intended as a regular medication.
How should Tadora 20 be stored?
You should store your Tadora 20 below 25°C in a cool dry place
