Ingredient

Tadalafil

Tadalafil is a medication used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and to improve pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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MFDS ingredient code M095435

What does it do?

Tadalafil belongs to the class of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors. It is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men and to improve pulmonary arterial hypertension. It works by dilating blood vessels to facilitate blood flow.

Tadalafil helps by inhibiting the enzyme PDE5 in blood vessels, which aids in the relaxation of vascular smooth muscle. As a result, blood flow to the penis increases, promoting erection, and pulmonary arterial pressure decreases, alleviating symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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Good to know

Unlike sildenafil, which is also a PDE5 inhibitor, tadalafil has a longer duration of action, resulting in prolonged effectiveness. Additionally, it is approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, making it notable for its use in various indications.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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