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What is Cialis? |
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Drug Uses
Cialis is an oral administration drug for the treatment of male impotence, otherwise known as erectile dysfunction. It enables the patient to achieve and maintain an erection while he is under sexually stimulation. This is done by relaxing the muscles found around the penis, thereby increasing the blood flow to the same area. Cialis is not a treatment for sexually-transmissible diseases like Chlamydia, gonorrhea and AIDS.
How to Take Cialis
Cialis is available in many dosages, but for most male users, the ideal starting dose is ten milligrams. Take Cialis only once a day, about thirty minutes before you engage in sexual contact. The medication may also be taken regularly (once a day, but in lower doses) whether sexual activity is intended or not. Keep in mind that the mere intake of Cialis does not guarantee an erection; sexual stimulation is still needed in order for the drug to take full effect.
Drug Precautions
Grapefruit and its juice extracts can contraindicate with the effectiveness of Cialis. Do not change or adjust the amount of grapefruit in your daily diet without prior medical counseling. Take extra caution with the drug if you have incurred heart failure within the last three months, or if you bear the following conditions: cardiac disorders or angina; renal and liver illnesses; ailments associated with the blood cells, like multiple myeloma and leukemia; stomach ulcers; bleeding disorders; an inborn or acquired deformity of the penis; and blood pressure abnormalities.
Drug Interactions
The following medications can affect the effectiveness of Cialis: phenobarbital or phenytoin; doxazosin or terazosin; drugs for HIV treatment, including tipranavir, saquinavir, efavirenz, and indinavir; rifampin; cimetidine; itraconazole or ketoconazole; and cimetidine.
Side Effects
If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction (as indicated by hives, labored breathing, and inflamed spots on your face), or if you feel giddy or nauseous while you are having sexual contact, seek medical attention at once. The same advice applies if you incur the following symptoms: painfulness or numbness in chest, neck or jaw, or if you have a tingling sensation in the same areas; unexpected loss of eyesight; a droning sound in your ears, or an abrupt loss of hearing; an erratic heartbeat; changes in your vision; a feeling of giddiness or fainting; and a pain in your chest which spreads to you extremities, accompanied by queasiness, nausea, and an overall ill feeling.
Missed Dose
If Cialis is taken only on occasion (prior to sexual contact), it is unlikely that you will follow a regular dosing schedule. If it is taken regularly in smaller doses, make up for a missed intake, provided that you readjust the next dose by letting another 24-hour period pass before taking it.
Overdose
Call for medical attention at once if you believe that you have taken Cialis in excess. The indications of potential overdose may involve nausea, an abnormal heart rate, pain sensations in your chest, or a giddy feeling.
Storage
Store Cialis in normal room temperatures, within a tightly-sealed container.
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