Apcalis
Apcalis is an ED and PAH medication containing tadalafil. Common side effects of Apcalis include headache, indigestion, back pain, muscle pain, flushing, stuffy nose. It comes as tablets and available in single strength 20mg. Apcalis tablets require 30-120 minutes to take effect, regardless of the dose you are taking. The effects of Apcalis last up to 36 hours. Apcalis used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and works by increasing blood flow to the penis, which helps to have and keep an erection.
What is Apcalis?
Apcalis (generic Cialis) is a pill used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Is Apcalis a Cialis?
Apcalis is not Cialis, but it is a medication that contains the same active ingredient as Cialis, which is tadalafil. Apcalis and Cialis are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) because of the tadalafil’s ability to improve blood flow. They are different brand names with the same active ingredient.
What are the ingredients in Apcalis?
The ingredients of Apcalis contain PDE5 inhibitor tadalafil with various fillers, binders, disintegrants and lubricants needed for tablet production. The exact formula can vary by manufacturer.
What are other forms of Apcalis?
Other Apcalis forms are unavailable.
What are the Side Effects of Apcalis?
Common side effects of Apcalis (tadalafil) based on clinical trial data and user reports are listed below.
- Headache (10% to 30% of users)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion) (5% to 15% of users)
- Back pain (5% to 10% of users)
- Myalgia (muscle pain) (5% to 10% of users)
- Nasal congestion (5% to 10% of users)
- Flushing (warmth and redness of the face, neck and chest) (3% to 5% of users)
- Diarrhea (3% to 5% of users)
- Nausea (3% to 5% of users)
Less common side effects occurring in less than 2% of users are the following.
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Priapism (prolonged and painful erection)
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reactions
Most side effects are mild and do not require stopping treatment. Individual experience varies.
What are Apcalis dosage for ED and PAH?
Apcalis dosage for erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include 20mg. The standard recommended starting dose of Apcalis is 20mg. The dose is adjusted based on individual effectiveness, the person’s age, overall health, tolerance, and the severity of the disease.
Apcalis vs. Cialis: What Are the Key Differences?
The key differences between Apcalis and Cialis are listed in the table below.
| Comparison of Apcalis vs Cialis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apcalis (tadalafil) | Cialis (tadalafil) | |||
| Cost | Lower | Higher | ||
| Dosages | 20mg | 80 milligrams, 60mg, 40mg, 20mg, 10mg, 5mg, 2.5mg | ||
| Availability | Online pharmacies | Local and online pharmacies | ||
| Appearance | Vary depending on the manufacturer | Yellow, almond-shaped pill | ||
| Onset | 30–120 minutes | 30–120 minutes | ||
| Maximum effect | 60–120 minutes | 60–120 minutes | ||
| Lasts up to | 36 hours | 36 hours | ||
| Affected by food? | Yes, take it 1 to 2 hours after eating, or with a low-fat meal. | Yes, take it 1 to 2 hours after eating, or with a low-fat meal. | ||
| Most common side effects | Headache, Dyspepsia, Back pain, Myalgia, Nasal congestion, Flushing, Diarrhea, Nausea | Headache, Dyspepsia, Back pain, Myalgia, Nasal congestion, Flushing, Diarrhea, Nausea | ||
How long does Apcalis last?
The effects of Apcalis last up to 36 hours, contingent on the individual person’s metabolism, the dosage administered, and whether the medication is consumed with or without food.
How does Apcalis work?
Apcalis (tadalafil) works by helping to relax muscles and arteries inside the penis, which helps more blood reach the penis. The combination of sexual arousal, relaxation and increased blood flow helps fill the penis with blood.
Sexual arousal leads to the release of nitric oxide (NO) in the blood vessels of the penis. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule that relaxes and dilates the blood vessels in the penis. This relaxation of blood vessels allows increased blood flow into the erectile tissues of the penis, leading to an erection.
Apcalis contains tadalafil as its active ingredient. tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor, which means it blocks the action of PDE5. By inhibiting PDE5, tadalafil allows cGMP to accumulate and remain active in the penis for a more extended period.
How to take Apcalis?
Take one dose of Apcalis approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour before sexual activity, ideally on an empty stomach. For once-a-day dosing for ED and PAH or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), take Apcalis at approximately the same time each day.
Can I take two Apcalis tablets in one day?
Taking two Apcalis tablets in one day is not recommended without the guidance of a healthcare provider.
Who can take Apcalis?
Men aged 18 and over can take Apcalis for erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Can women take Apcalis?
Women can take Apcalis to treat the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension to improve the ability to exercise. This is high blood pressure that occurs in the main artery that carries blood from the right side of the heart (the ventricle) to the lungs.
Who should not take Apcalis?
People using nitrates, with severe heart conditions, recent stroke or heart attack, or severe liver or kidney disease should avoid Apcalis. Apcalis is contraindicated for patients with known allergies to tadalafil or any of its ingredients.
Apcalis Interactions
Apcalis interacts with other medications, potentially impacting their effectiveness, increasing side effects, or intensifying their severity.
What affects the effectiveness of Apcalis?
8 things that affect the effectiveness of Apcalis are listed below.
- Erectile dysfunction drugs: Avanafil (Avana), Sildenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Levitra) or Udenafil (Zudena)
- Drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder
- Antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin
- Antifungal medicine: ketoconazole or itraconazole
- Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS: atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir
- Nitrates
- Medications used to treat pulmonary artery hypertension
- Over-the-counter medicines, foods, vitamins, and herbal products
What foods to avoid when taking Apcalis?
Avoid consuming fatty meals, grapefruit or grapefruit juice, and alcohol on the days when you intend to take Apcalis. A high-fat meal delays its onset of action, impacting the overall duration of effectiveness. Excessive alcohol consumption impairs the medication’s efficacy.
Does alcohol affect Apcalis?
Yes, alcohol affects Apcalis. Alcohol counteracts the medication’s effects and worsens side effects, such as headaches and flushing.
What are alternatives to Apcalis?
Apcalis alternatives are Kamagra Oral Jelly, Filagra Oral Jelly, Novosil Oral Strips.
1. Kamagra Oral Jelly
Kamagra Oral Jelly is a gel medication for treating erectile dysfunction. It contains the active ingredient sildenafil which works to improve erectile function through increased blood flow to the penis. Kamagra Oral Jelly provides a fast acting solution that is easy to use.
2. Filagra Oral Jelly
Filagra Oral Jelly is an oral jelly formulation used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. It contains tadalafil which works to enhance erectile function through improved blood flow. Filagra Oral Jelly has a long duration of action of up to 36 hours.
3. Novosil Oral Strips
Novosil Oral Strips are fast dissolving strips that contain sildenafil for treating erectile dysfunction. The oral strips quickly dissolve in the mouth for convenient ingestion and rapid onset of effects. Novosil Oral Strips help men achieve and maintain an erection when sexually stimulated.