Revision as of 15:42, 23 June 2008 by imported>David E. Volk
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tadalafil
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IUPAC name:
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see Chemistry
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Synonyms:
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Cialis®
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Formula:
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Uses:
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Properties:
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PDE-5 inhibitor
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Hazards:
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cardiovascular risks
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Tadalafil, commonly known by the trade name Cialis®, is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It is a selective phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE-5) that is believed to function in the same way that sildenafil (Viagra®) and vardenafil (Levitra®) work, despite significant structural differences..