Audio: Tadalafil Explained: More Than Just an ED Medication

Tadalafil: What Does It Treat Besides Erectile Dysfunction?

When most people hear tadalafil, they think of erectile dysfunction—or ED. But tadalafil is used for more than helping with erections.

In this episode of UroNurse News, host Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, is joined by co-host Laurie Atkinson, RN, FAUNA, to explain the important medical uses of tadalafil and why this medication may be prescribed for conditions beyond sexual performance.

Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor that can affect blood flow and smooth muscle in different parts of the body. Depending on the dose and indication, tadalafil may be used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)and the urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. It is also approved for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) under specific dosing and medical supervision.

In this episode, Vic and Laurie discuss:

• What tadalafil is and how it works
• Tadalafil for erectile dysfunction
• Tadalafil for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• How tadalafil may improve urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate
• Tadalafil and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)
• Why tadalafil can have effects beyond erections
• Common side effects and important precautions
• Why tadalafil should not be combined with nitrates
• Why patients should discuss medications and health conditions with their healthcare professional
• The difference between tadalafil dosing for different medical conditions

If you've been prescribed Cialis or tadalafil and want to understand why, this episode provides a straightforward overview of the medication and its uses.

Hosted by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA
Co-host: Laurie Atkinson, RN, FAUNA

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