Tadalafil Krka

Tadalafil Krka 10 mg helps adult men with erectile dysfunction (ED) by improving their ability to get and keep an erection when sexually stimulated.

Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
10 mg
Active Ingredient
Tadalafil
Manufacturer
KRKA d.d. Novo mesto

How to Use

Dosage

The usual starting dose is one 10 mg tablet before sexual activity; your doctor might prescribe a 20 mg tablet if 10 mg is not effective enough.

Method

Take the tablet whole with some water, with or without food, at least 30 minutes before sexual activity, and its effect can last up to 36 hours.

Important

Do not take more than one tablet per day; this medicine is for use before expected sexual activity and is not recommended for continuous daily use.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in arms and legs
  • Facial flushing
  • Nasal congestion
  • Indigestion
RARE
  • Dizziness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Heartburn or acid reflux
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Blood in urine
  • Prolonged erection
  • Palpitations (pounding heart)
  • Fast heartbeat
  • High blood pressure
  • Low blood pressure
  • Nosebleed
  • Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
  • Swelling of hands, feet, or ankles
  • Fatigue
  • Fainting
  • Seizures
  • Temporary memory loss
  • Swelling of eyelids
  • Red eyes
  • Sudden decrease or loss of hearing
  • Hives (itchy red spots on the skin)
  • Increased sweating
  • Bleeding from the penis
  • Blood in semen
  • Heart attack (rarely reported, mostly in men with pre-existing heart problems)
  • Stroke (rarely reported, mostly in men with pre-existing heart problems)
  • Partial, temporary, or permanent decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes
  • Migraine
  • Facial swelling
  • Severe allergic reactions causing swelling of the face or throat
  • Severe rash
  • Blood flow problems to the eye
  • Irregular heartbeats
  • Angina (chest pain)
  • Sudden cardiac death
  • Distorted, dimmed, blurry central vision or sudden decrease in vision (frequency unknown)

Important Warnings

  • Do not take if you are allergic to tadalafil or any other ingredients in this medicine.
  • Do not take if you use nitrate medicines for chest pain, as this medicine can dangerously increase their effects.
  • Do not take if you have severe heart disease or had a heart attack in the last 3 months. Sexual activity can strain your heart, so discuss any heart problems with your doctor.
  • Do not take if you have had a stroke in the last 6 months.
  • Do not take if you have very low or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
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  • Do not take if you have ever had vision loss due to 'stroke in the eye' (NAION). Stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden vision loss, blurred, or distorted vision.
  • Do not take if you are taking riociguat, a medicine for high blood pressure in the lungs.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, leukemia, a deformed penis, severe liver disease, or severe kidney disease.
  • Stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden hearing loss or a decrease in hearing.
  • This medicine is not for women or children under 18 years of age.
  • Avoid grapefruit juice, as it can affect how the medicine works.
  • Avoid excessive alcohol (0.08% blood alcohol or more) while taking this medicine, as it can increase the risk of dizziness when standing up.

Use in Elderly Patients

Category C

Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. Reduce the dose in liver impairment. Significant adverse reactions include hypotension, ortostatic hypotension, headache and visual disturbances. Consider the numerous potential interactions,especially with nitrates. Avoid grapefruit. (updated 25.11.2024)