Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complaint in general medical practice.1
Prevalence of partial or complete ED is 50% in men aged 40 to 70, and prevalence increases with aging.2
ED is generally related to vascular, neurologic, psychologic, and hormonal disorders.2
Tadalafil is a safe, well tolerated, and efficacious treatment for most severities and aetiologies of ED3.
- Potent, reversible, and selective inhibitor of PDE54-6.
- In response to sexual stimulation, ED is improved by increasing blood flow to the
penis.5
- In response to sexual stimulation, ED is improved by increasing blood flow to the
- Proven efficacy in numerous ED clinical trials3
- Most unique characteristic is the long half-life of 17.5 hours.3,5,6 – Resulting in a longer therapeutic window with on-demand dosing and effective steady-state plasma concentrations with once-daily dosing.3
- Offers a convenient on-demand or once-daily dosing regimen.5,6
- In a direct comparison with sildenafil:7
- Tadalafil had significantly better psychological outcomes compared to sildenafil.
- Patients preferred tadalafil over sildenafil.
- Tadalafil may be a better choice for ED treatment.
Indications5,6
- Tadalafil is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in
adult males. - Sexual stimulation is required in order for Tadalafil to be effective.
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