Alyq
Generic name:tadalafil [ ta-DAL-a-fil ]
Brand names: Adcirca, Alyq, Cialis
Drug class:Agents for pulmonary hypertension
What is Alyq?
The Cialis brand of tadalafil is used in men to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate).
Adcirca and Alyq are used in men and women to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and to improve exercise capacity.
Do not take Cialis for erectile dysfunction if you are taking Adcirca or Alyq for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Alyq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Taking Alyq with certain other medicines can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
Do not take Alyq if you also use riociguat, or a nitrate drug such as nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, or recreational drugs such as "poppers."
Get medical help at once if you have nausea, chest pain, or dizziness during sex.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Alyq if you are allergic to it, or:
if you take other medicines to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat (Adempas).
Do not take Alyq if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking this medicine with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
Some Alyq can remain in your bloodstream for 2 or more days after each dose you take (longer if you have liver or kidney disease). Avoid nitrate use during this time.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems (chest pain, a heart rhythm disorder, heart failure);
a heart attack or stroke;
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