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Tadacip 20 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Tadalafil
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Tadacip 20 MG Tablet

Tadalafil is a medicine that is used to treat sexual ailments in men. It is used to treat symptoms like erectile dysfunction and sexual impotence. It does this by increasing the amount of blood that ultimately reaches the penis. This medicine works by relaxing the muscles around the genital area of men. It does this by preventing Phosphodiesterase-5 from working on the body. This further increases the amount of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) present in the body, which ends up relaxing smooth muscles inside blood vessels.

This medicine can also be used to treat problems of the prostrate gland and of passing urine. However, it will not help you in protection against and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases like syphilis. This medicine does not require a doctor’s prescription, but you should talk to a urologist about the dosage you specifically require, as any kind of overdose may be extremely dangerous. It may even cause death. Before you obtain the dosage, make sure to inform your doctor of your medical history and of any drugs you are currently taking. After the prescription, you may take this medicine with or without food and resume sexual activity after about 60 minutes of consumption.

    What are the contraindications of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet ?

    • Allergy

      This medicine should not be used by you if you have had allergy or increased sensitivity to it or its active components in the past.

    • Organic nitrates

      You should also avoid this medicine if you currently are consuming other drugs that contain organic nitrates( for ex Nitroglycerin and Isosorbide).

    • Riociguat

      Tadacip 20 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are consuming a medicine named Riociguat (Popular trade name is Adempas).

    What are the side effects of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      This medicine should be consumed 2 hours before any sexual activity at the least. The effects of this medicine may persist in your body for about 3 days.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset period of this medicine varies according to the mental health and state of the user. The average onset of action is about 2 hours after oral administering of the medicine.

    • Is it habit forming?

      This medicine does not exhibit habit forming tendencies.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Alcohol is not recommended when you are using this medicine. The combination of it with alcohol may cause symptoms like dizziness, exhaustion, lack of focus or understanding, and pains in your head. These, if caused, should be immediately reported to your physician.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not advisable to be used when you are pregnant. You must seek medical attention to help you in determining the dosage if you absolutely cannot do without it.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine can absolutely not be used by mothers who are lactating. You should use some other medicine as replacement when you are breastfeeding.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Sufficient information is not available on whether you can drive while on this medicine. Lack of focus caused by this medicine varies from person to person, so you should not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy yourself after consuming this drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      This medicine is not recommended for patients of kidney disease. If you have a less intense degree of kidney disease, you may still take a very muted dose of this medicine, but if your kidneys don’t function at all, you may be prohibited from taking this medicine. Speak to your doctor before you go ahead, in any case.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      If you have intense liver disease, you are asked to not take this medicine. You can have lesser doses if your liver ailment is less serious. Consult your doctor before taking any action.

    What are the substitutes for Tadacip 20 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Tadacip 20 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you have forgotten the timing of a dose, and hence happen to have skipped it, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you are due for your next dose at the time, skip the missed dose altogether.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      If you notice symptoms of an overdose, you should seek your doctor’s help immediately.

    How does this medication work?

    Tadacip 20 MG Tablet relaxes the smooth muscles by inhibiting Phosphodiesterase type-5. This results in the increase of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) which relaxes the smooth muscles and increases the flow of blood.

      What are the interactions of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Ethanol

        Use of alcohol should be avoided or kept to a minimal level while you are taking Tadacip 20 MG Tablet. Symptoms like dizziness, fainting, flushing, persistent headaches should be reported to the doctor.

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        This medicine if taken in combination with alcohol may cause abnormally less blood pressure, and fainting, sweating and dizziness along with it. Hence, alcohol use is recommended to be limited when a person is consuming this medicine.

      • Interaction with Lab Test

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        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Medicine

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        This medicine interacts with other medicines like Amlodipine, Carbamazepine, Ketoconazole, Phenytoin, Nitroglycerin and Cimetidine. This interaction may harm efficiencies of both medicines.

      • Interaction with Food

        Food

        Information not available.
      • Interaction with Disease

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        This medicine interacts with diseases like heart disease, increased blood pressure, ailments of the liver and kidney, seizure disorder and abnormal erections.

      FAQs about Tadacip 20 MG Tablet

      • Ques : What is Tadacip 20 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Tadacip 20 MG Tablet is a medication which has Tadalafil as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by increasing blood flow in the penis by calming and widening the blood vessel. Tadacip 20 MG Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Enlarged prostate gland in male, Increased blood pressure in the lungs, etc.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Tadacip 20 MG Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Enlarged prostate gland in male and Increased blood pressure in the lungs. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Pulmonary arterial hypertension and Benign prostatic hyperplasia. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Tadacip 20 MG Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Tadacip 20 MG Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet which is as follows: a Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Diarrhea, Flushing, A persistent cough, Decrease/loss of vision, Change in color vision, Decrease/loss of hearing, Prolonged and painful erection, Dizziness, Allergic skin reaction, Difficulty in breathing, Difficulty in swallowing, Swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands, and feet, Peeling and blistering of the skin, Upper respiratory tract infection, Pain in the arms, legs and the back, and Uterine bleeding. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Tadacip 20 MG Tablet.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Tadacip 20 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Tadacip 20 MG Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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