Toptada 5 mg Tablet

Toptada 5 mg Tablet is an oral tablet that contains tadalafil 5 mg in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. Toptada 5 mg Tablet is used for erectile dysfunction and may also be prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), depending on your doctor’s assessment. This exact 5 mg strength is the lowest strength in the Toptada range sold here.

How it works: Tadalafil in Toptada 5 mg Tablet helps relax blood vessels and smooth muscle, which increases blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. It also relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder area, which can improve urinary symptoms from BPH when prescribed for that use.

Toptada 5 mg Tablet is the lowest available Toptada strength, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants a lower tadalafil dose than Toptada 10 mg Tablet or Toptada 20 mg Tablet. Because it contains less tadalafil per tablet, it may be a better fit for people who are new to tadalafil, more sensitive to side effects, or being treated for daily use rather than a higher on-demand dose.

• Erectile dysfunction
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Erectile dysfunction with urinary symptoms from BPH

• Take Toptada 5 mg Tablet by mouth with water, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Swallow the tablet whole; it is not a chewable tablet.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• For erectile dysfunction, it may be taken before sexual activity or as prescribed for daily use; follow the exact schedule your doctor recommends.
• Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.
• Avoid heavy alcohol intake, since it can worsen dizziness and lower blood pressure.

Each Toptada 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of tadalafil. Depending on why it was prescribed, your doctor may direct you to take it once daily or only as needed, but the exact schedule must be set by your prescriber. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your doctor recommends, and do not combine it with other tadalafil products.

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

Common side effects of Tadalafil may include:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Indigestion or upset stomach
• Back pain
• Muscle aches
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Dizziness, especially if you are sensitive to tadalafil

• Do not use Toptada 5 mg Tablet if you take nitrates for chest pain, because the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, a recent heart attack or stroke, low blood pressure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure before using this tablet.
• Use caution with alcohol, as it may increase dizziness and blood-pressure-related side effects.
• Be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how Toptada 5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Do not use this tablet with other PDE5 inhibitors or other tadalafil-containing products.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, because dosing may need to be adjusted.
• If you have a penile deformity, a history of priapism, or blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, discuss this before use.

• Nitrates such as nitroglycerin or isosorbide
• Alpha-blockers used for prostate symptoms or high blood pressure
• Certain antifungals and antibiotics that can raise tadalafil levels, such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin
• HIV protease inhibitors, such as ritonavir
• Other PDE5 inhibitors or products containing tadalafil

Store Toptada 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.