tadalafil
| Uses | • benign prostatic hyperplasia • erectile dysfunction |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • concurrent use of organic nitrate • previous episode of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy Drug Interactions • amyl nitrate • organic nitrates • itraconazole • ketoconazole |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • flushing • headache • nausea • hypertension • nasal congestion • respiratory tract infection • nasopharyngitis |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 2.5 mg once daily |
| Monitoring | • blood pressure |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |