Tadalafil

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tadalafil
IUPAC name: see Chemistry
Synonyms: Cialis®
Formula:

 Uses: Erectile Dysfunction

 Properties: PDE-5 inhibitor

 Hazards: cardiovascular risks

Mass (g/mol): CAS #:


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) inhibitor that is believed to function in the same way that sildenafil (Viagra®) and vardenafil (Levitra®) work, despite significant structural differences..