Cialis is that drug which is used to relax blood vessels’ muscles and increases blood flows to the specific areas of the body. It is mainly used for treating erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy or enlarged prostate. It is also used for curing another disorder in people – pulmonary arterial hypertension.

A brief overview of this medicine

The medicine which is also known as Tadalafil was initially developed by a biotechnology company ICOS. Later, it was again developed and marketed by the partnership between two company ICOS and Eli Lilly and Company.

 However, they kept their doses limited to 10mg and 20 mg per tablets. After a few years down the lane in 2008, one of the business partners Eli Lilly sold the exclusive rights to commercialise the medicine and for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension to the United Therapeutics at a cost of $150 million.  

Side effects of the medicine

Despite the usefulness of the medicine, there are certain side effects which pop up after using it. The common side effects include headache, stomach pain, burping, indigestion, acid reflux, runny nose, muscle aches, back pain, etc. However, they have no long term influence on health and go back after a few hours.

Moreover, one should take the dosage at the prescribed rate or else it can have a serious effect on your health. So, make sure to take the doctor’s recommendation before using it.

Things to check before taking the drug

Though Cialis has many benefits and has said to improve the condition of human lives from various ailments, one needs to check whether he/she is suitable for the medication or not. Many people are allergic to the compound Tadalafil. If you too are the one, then avoid taking this medicine for increased risk of adverse side effects.

Moreover, you should refrain from using these medicines if you are using

·         Riociguat for curing pulmonary arterial hypertension

·         Nitrate drugs such as nitro-glycerine, isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide di-nitrate or recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite "poppers."

Apart from that, you have to be careful if you have any of the following diseases and state it to the doctor before he prescribes this medicine to you.

·         Heart diseases or heart-related problems

·         Liver or kidney disease

·         Bleeding disorder

·         Vision loss

·         Stroke

·         Blood cell disorder like sickle cell anaemia, multiple myeloma, or leukaemia

·         Other health problems that make sexual activities unsafe

·         Angina (chest pain),

·         High or low blood pressure

·         Pulmonary hypertension

Dosage and how to take it

If you have to take this medication, make sure to read all the directions written on the prescription level before using it.You can swallow this either with or without food in which you are comfortable. If you are taking this medicine for erectile dysfunction, make sure to take it just before engaging in sexual activities.

Hence, Generic Cialis can be used to cure many ailments if appropriately used.