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Pharmaceuticals / PDE5 inhibitors

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Tadalafil TAD

An FDA-approved medication (Cialis) for erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate, known for lasting much longer than similar drugs like Viagra. Extensive human research confirms its effectiveness and safety for both uses, with the same caution around certain heart medications as other drugs in its class.

Also known as Cialis, Ic351, ADCIRCA, IC 351, Tadalafilo, Tadalafil mylan, Trans-tadalafil

Effects Libido
Routes Oral
Legal status Prescription drug
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C22H19N3O4

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C22H19N3O4
Molar mass
389.4
CAS
171596-29-5
PubChem CID
110635
IUPAC name
(2R,8R)-2-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-6-methyl-3,6,17-triazatetracyclo[8.7.0.03,8.011,16]heptadeca-1(10),11,13,15-tetraene-4,7-dione
InChIKey
WOXKDUGGOYFFRN-IIBYNOLFSA-N

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 10 mg (as needed) or 2.5-5 mg/day (daily use)
Reported range 2.5-20 mg
Route Oral
Frequency As needed, or once daily (lower-dose formulation)
Duration As needed, or chronic/ongoing (daily-use formulation)

FDA-approved (Cialis) for erectile dysfunction and, at the daily-use dose, also for BPH symptoms.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.