What is Cialis (Tadalafil)?
It is a brand-name prescription medication useful in treating erectile dysfunction, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), and symptoms of BPH. It contains an active ingredient called Tadalafil, which belongs to a class of medications called Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. For ED, it works by relaxing the blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow to the penis. For BPH symptoms, the anti-ED drug helps relax the bladder muscles, aiding in healthy urination for patients.
It is available in various strengths, including 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, and 20mg. While 2.5mg and 5mg are prescribed for daily intake, 10mg and 20mg Cialis are prescribed to be taken on an as-needed basis.
Cialis (Tadalafil) uses
It is used for treating erectile dysfunction in men. Besides offering sexual stimulation, Cialis Australia medicine increases the blood flow to the pen, allowing patients to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity.
It is also prescribed to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. Patients buy Cialis online to get relief from symptoms such as difficulty in urination, weak stream, frequent urination, or urgent urination during the middle of the night.
Dosage and Administration
Based on your requirement, your doctor may prescribe Cialis Australia on an as-needed basis or for daily use.
For erectile dysfunction (As Needed)
The recommended initial dose of Cialis for ED is 10 mg, taken at least 30 minutes before sexual activity. Your doctor may increase the dose to 20 mg or decrease it to 5mg based on how your body responds to it. The maximum recommended dose is one tablet daily for most patients.
For erectile dysfunction (Daily)
The recommended daily dose of Cialis Australia for ED is 2.5mg, which must be taken at the same time every day, irrespective of sexual activity. Your doctor may increase the dose to 5mg based on your body’s response to the medicine.
For Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (Daily)
The recommended dose of it to treat symptoms of BPH is 5mg daily, taken at the same time every day. If the BPH therapy is initiated with Cialis and Finasteride, then the recommended dose is 5mg daily, taken at the same time every day for up to 26 weeks.
This anti-ED drug can be taken with or without food, but taking it on an empty stomach helps in better absorption. However, you should eat light food to maintain energy during sexual activity. Avoid taking fatty or greasy food while taking the medicine. Wait for at least 2 hours before taking the drug if you have eaten a fatty meal.
Side effects
Some common side effects include headache, flushing (warmness, redness, or tingly feeling), nausea, upset stomach, stuffy nose, muscle pain, back pain, pain in your arms, legs, or back, and temporary loss of smell for a couple of days.
These common side effects usually subside as soon as the medicine exits your system. If symptoms persist or worsen, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Cialis Australia may cause allergic reactions in some people. Symptoms include hives, swelling on the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing. You must contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Stop using Cialis and get immediate medical help, if you notice symptoms like:
- Light-headedness or the feeling of passing out
- Change in vision or vision loss
- Painful erection or prolonged erection lasting more than four hours
- Ringing in ears or sudden hearing loss
- Symptoms of heart attacks such as chest pain, pressure on the chest, pain spread through the jaw or shoulder, sweating, and nausea.
Drug Interactions of Cialis
Before you buy Cialis online in Australia you must know that this medicine, when taken with other drugs, may change its course of action. It may increase the risk of getting severe side-effect/s. To remain safe, inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking or planning to take before taking Cialis.
It can cause a severe drop in blood pressure when taken with nitrates causing dizziness, fainting, and even causing a heart attack or stroke on rare occasions. Do not take medications used for chest pain, angina, nitrates such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide, and amyl or butyl nitrite (used in poppers).
If you are taking alpha-blocker medications like doxazosin and tamsulosin, which are used for treating enlarged prostate/BPH or high blood pressure; you must buy Cialis Australia after consulting with your doctor. These medicines when consumed with the anti-ED drug are known to cause dangerously low blood pressure. This can cause fainting or dizziness. Your doctor may prescribe you a lower dose of the anti-ED drug or adjust the dosage of your alpha-blocker medications to minimize the risk of side effects.
Medications like azole antifungals such as Itraconazole, ketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics like clarithromycin, and erythromycin, HIV protease inhibitors like fosamprenavir, and ritonavir, hepatitis C Virus protease inhibitors such as rifampin, telaprevir and boceprevir can affects the way Cialis Australia gets eliminated from your body. Make sure to let your doctor know.
Do not buy Cialis online in Australia if you are taking Riociguat, a drug to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH).
You should also avoid taking this anti-ED medication with other ED or pulmonary hypertension medications like Sildenafil or Vardenafil.
Do not take it with alcohol or marijuana, as it will worsen your side effects, such as making you highly dizzy.
Who should not buy Cialis online Australia?
You should not take this anti-ED drug if you have the following:
- Heart problems or have a heart attack or life-threatening irregular heartbeat in the past six months
- Chest pain/angina, heart failure, stroke in the past six months
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- High or low blood pressure
- Extreme dehydration
- Penis conditions such as angulation, fibrosis, or scarring
- Peyronie’s disease
- History of painful or prolonged erection called priapism
- Sickle cell anemia
- Leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Eye problems such as retinitis pigmentosa, NAION, and sudden decreased vision
- Bleeding disorders
- Active stomach ulcers
FAQs
Why is Cialis so expensive in Australia?
It is not only expensive in Australia but in other countries as well.
First of all, it is a brand-name drug under the registered trademark of Lilly ICOS LLC. Like any other company, the manufacturer wants to maximize its profits by selling at a high cost. Selling at a lower price may be counterproductive for the original manufacturer as this can reduce their opportunity for future research and development. Other than that, these companies also have to pay a considerable amount for advertising and marketing.
It is one of the most popular brand-names ED drugs that is considered safer than Sildenafil as it is well-tolerated by many. A monthly subscription to Cialis may cost around $400, which is relatively high for many people.
The good news is that more and more manufacturers have started manufacturing generic Cialis (Tadalafil) and selling them at a surprisingly lower price. Now you can buy Cialis online for up to 90% lower than the retail price of brand-name Cialis.
Why is generic Cialis cheaper than its branded counterpart?
The first generic version was released in October 2018. Then several manufacturers started making their generic variations, increasing market competition and thus bringing down its price.
Cialis vs. Viagra? Which one is better?
Both drugs are used for treating ED. However, people it over Viagra as it is well-tolerated and its effect lasts up to 36 hours. In contrast, Viagra lasts only up to six hours. Therefore, in a Cialis vs. Viagra war, the former wins.
Where to buy Cialis online Australia?
It is a prescription-based medicine available in both brick-and-mortar pharmacies and online pharmacies. Some versions of generic Cialis are available in online pharmacies without any prescription.
