Adcirca

Adcirca (tadalafil) is a medication used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. It helps relax blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing the heart’s workload.

Benefits

• Helps lower blood pressure in the lungs.
• Improves exercise ability and reduces symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.
• Supports better heart function by reducing strain on the right side of the heart.
• Taken once daily for continuous effect.

Dosage

• Typically prescribed as a 40 mg dose once daily.
• Take at the same time each day, with or without food.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully; do not adjust dose without medical advice.

Warnings and Precautions

• Not suitable for patients taking nitrates or nitric oxide donors due to risk of severe low blood pressure.
• Use caution if you have severe heart or liver problems.
• Inform your doctor about any other medications, especially blood pressure or heart medications.
• Avoid alcohol or excessive grapefruit intake as they may increase side effects.
• Not intended for use in erectile dysfunction when prescribed for PAH.

Usage Instructions

• Take the tablet whole with water, once daily at roughly the same time.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
• Contact your doctor if you experience chest pain, dizziness, or vision changes during treatment.
• Inform your healthcare provider about any new or worsening symptoms.

Storage Information

• Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C / 68°F to 77°F).
• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Store out of reach of children.
• Do not use past the expiration date.

Common Side Effects
Mild to moderate effects: headache, flushing, nasal congestion, back pain, muscle aches, indigestion, and dizziness.
Serious (seek medical attention): sudden vision loss, chest pain, severe dizziness or fainting, or an erection lasting longer than 4 hours.