Megalis 10 mg

Megalis 10mg is formulated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Its active component Tadalafil, which is the first of a new group of drugs that allows sexual stimulation sufficient for a satisfactory sexual act, relaxes the blood vessels of the penis and helps erection. The medicine treats the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. It does not increase sexual desire or fertility. It is a prescription medicine that is to be taken exactly as recommended by your health care specialist. The medicine is to be taken 30 minutes to 12 hours before sexual activity. It contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient Tadalafil, which belongs to a class of drugs known as PDE5-inhibitors. The inhibition of PDE5 allows the body to release nitric oxide. When this happens, the overall blood flow increases and the penile organ receive adequate blood for an erection that sustains for a longer duration.

What is Megalis 20mg used for?

Megalis 20mg is an oral medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (the inability to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity). If you have trouble achieving or keeping an erection should seek medical help see if the condition bothers you.

How does Megalis 20mg work?

Megalis 20mg contains the active component Tadalafil, which is a PDE5 inhibitor. The drug has the ability to control the activity of an enzyme. By stopping the activity of the enzyme, Tadalafil improves the blood flow to the penis, which makes it firm and erect. With the use of Tadalafil, erection can be easily achieved and maintained for a longer duration.

Effects of alcohol and grape juice on Megalis 20mg

Consult your physician before having grapefruit juice or alcohol while using Megalis. Consumption of alcohol and grapefruit juice during Tadalafil treatment may harm you and cause various health issues.

What are the side effects of Megalis 20mg?

The most common side effects associated with the usage of Megalis are as follows:

• Persistent nausea
• Irregular heart beats
• Vomiting
• Difficulty in swallowing and breathing
• Sudden vision changes
• Blistering or peeling of skin
• Sudden hearing loss
• Ringing in ears
• Headaches
• Sudden vision loss
• Chest pain or heavy feeling
• Pain in the stomach, arm muscles, and legs
• Fainting
• Light headaches
• Painful or prolonged erection  that persists for more than four hours
• Mood changes

What medications interact with Megalis?

Tell your physician if you are already taking, have taken or might take any other drug. Some drugs that may be affected by Megalis or they may affect the mode of action of Megalis. Please inform your physician if you are already using any of the following:

• Other drugs to treat high blood pressure
• Anticonvulsant medicines such as phenytoin, Phenobarbital, and carbamazepine
• Other medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction
• An alpha blocker for high blood pressure or urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Riociguat
• Medicines useful in treating fungal infections such as ketoconazole
• Protease inhibitors for the treatment of AIDS or HIV infection
• Erythromycin
• Clarithromycin
• Itraconazole
• Rifampicin

When should Megalis 20mg not be used?

Megalis should not be used in patients:

• Who have serious heart problem or recently had a heart attack within the last 90 days
• Who have low blood pressure level or uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Whoever has a loss of vision
• Who recently had a stroke within the last 6 months

How should Megalis 20mg be taken?

The tablet should be swallowed with a glass of water. Do not break or crush the tablet. Make sure that you combine your diet with a well-balanced, healthy diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits. You can take it with or without food. The medicine should be used exactly as directed by your physician.

To use it as per requirement- take it at least half an hour before sexual activity. The effect of the medicine can last for up to 36 hours after taking.

How long should you take Megalis 20mg?

Take megalis 10 mg as long as the physician prescribes you to do. Take it exactly as recommended by your physician. Do not discontinue the drug without checking with your physician.

Missed dose of Megalis 20mg.

Megalis is taken only when it is needed, the chances of missing a dose are nil. However, the medicine is recommended to take on a daily basis. Take it religiously at the same time daily as this activity decreases the chances of dose missing.

How long Megalis 20mg to be stored?

Keep the tablets at room temperature away from moisture and light. Store it out of the children and away from heat. Do not refrigerate the medicine.