Description
Tadaday (Tadalafil) 60 mg
Tadaday is identified as a tadalafil tablet product. Tadalafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and, in some approved products, other conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms and pulmonary arterial hypertension, depending on the specific licensed formulation and country.
Active Ingredient and Medicine Class
The verified active ingredient is tadalafil. It belongs to the PDE5 inhibitor class. Official prescribing information describes tadalafil as an oral vasodilating medicine that increases blood flow in response to sexual stimulation by inhibiting PDE5.
Established Medical Uses
Regulatory labeling for tadalafil tablets includes treatment of erectile dysfunction. Some tadalafil products are also approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and for pulmonary arterial hypertension, but those indications depend on the exact licensed product and strength. The supplied product name alone does not verify approval for any specific indication beyond the active ingredient identity.
How It Works
Tadalafil blocks PDE5, an enzyme that breaks down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). By preserving cGMP, it supports relaxation of smooth muscle and improved blood flow in the penis during sexual stimulation. This is a symptomatic effect; it does not create sexual desire.
Important Safety Information
Tadalafil is contraindicated with organic nitrates because the combination can cause a marked drop in blood pressure. It should not be used with riociguat or other guanylate cyclase stimulators. Important cautions also apply with alpha-blockers, antihypertensives, alcohol, and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or ritonavir, which can raise tadalafil exposure. Tadalafil should also be used cautiously in people with cardiovascular disease, severe liver disease, or severe kidney impairment.
Possible Side Effects
Common adverse effects reported with tadalafil include headache, dyspepsia, back pain, muscle pain, flushing, and nasal congestion. Less common but serious reactions can include priapism, sudden vision or hearing loss, and significant blood-pressure lowering, especially with interacting medicines.
Scientific Evidence
PubMed-indexed reviews and meta-analyses report that tadalafil improves erectile function across a range of ages and underlying causes of erectile dysfunction, with a long duration of action that may extend the treatment window. Clinical studies and reviews consistently identify headache and dyspepsia as the most frequent adverse effects, with back pain and myalgia also noted.
Medical Information Notice
This summary is for educational purposes only and is based on sources available at the time of review. It does not replace the official patient leaflet, prescribing information, or assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
Medical Sources
- DailyMed / U.S. prescribing information: Tadalafil tablets, film coated. Official label
- U.S. FDA / prescribing information: Cialis (tadalafil) tablets, for oral use. Official label
- Meuleman EJ. “Review of tadalafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.” Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy (2003). PubMed
