Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is known for its longer duration of action compared to sildenafil, lasting up to 36 hours, earning it the nickname "the weekend pill."
Tadalafil
Brand names: Cialis, Adcirca
Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is known for its longer duration of action compared to sil
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- What is it?
- Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is known
- Drug Class
- PDE5 Inhibitor
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Sources & References
- FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
- National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
- MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
- American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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