Tadapen 20 mg Tablet

Tadapen 20 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of tadalafil in each tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction in adult men and may also be prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia or other doctor-directed uses when appropriate. Each Tadapen 20 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this product and should be used only when a clinician has decided it is suitable.

How it works: Tadalafil in Tadapen 20 mg Tablet helps relax the blood vessels and smooth muscle in certain parts of the body, which improves blood flow. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help support an erection only when there is sexual stimulation.

Tadapen 20 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tadalafil tablet, so it is not the usual starting option for everyone. A doctor may choose Tadapen 20 mg Tablet when a lower dose has not worked well enough or when the person’s medical history supports a stronger dose. Because it contains 20 mg of tadalafil, the effects may last longer than a short-acting medicine, but it should still be taken only as directed.

• Erectile dysfunction
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia, if prescribed
• Sexual performance support when directed by a doctor

• Swallow Tadapen 20 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed and do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours unless your doctor specifically tells you otherwise.
• For erectile dysfunction, it is usually taken before anticipated sexual activity; follow your prescriber’s timing instructions.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use, which can make side effects more likely and reduce the desired effect.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.

Each Tadapen 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of tadalafil. This strength is typically taken no more than once per day, and the exact schedule must be decided by a doctor based on the condition being treated and your response to therapy. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is not meant for unsupervised dose changes or extra doses.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tadalafil may include:

• Headache
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Back pain
• Muscle aches
• Flushing or warmth of the face
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable with the 20 mg strength

• Do not use Tadapen 20 mg Tablet with nitrates, because the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, low blood pressure, stroke history, or have been told to avoid sexual activity.
• Use extra caution if you take alpha-blockers or blood pressure medicines, since dizziness or fainting can occur.
• Limit alcohol, because it can worsen low blood pressure, dizziness, and headache.
• This higher-strength 20 mg tablet may be more likely to cause side effects than lower-dose tadalafil tablets.
• Do not take another PDE5 inhibitor at the same time unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.
• Be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how Tadapen 20 mg Tablet affects you.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers such as tamsulosin or doxazosin
• Riociguat
• Some antifungals and antibiotics that affect CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin
• HIV medicines or other strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Store Tadapen 20 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and children.