What is Vidalista Professional 20 mg?
To use Vidalista properly, follow your doctor’s recommended dosage and treatment duration. It can be taken with or without food. Always consult your healthcare professional for individualized guidance and to confirm whether this medicine is suitable for you.
What are The Uses of Vidalista Professional 20 mg Tablets?
Vidalista Professional 20mg is used to treat the following conditions:
- Erectile Dysfunction
ED is a condition in which a man has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection suitable for sexual activity. This problem mainly affects men over 40, and its likelihood increases with age. Common causes of ED include:
- Medications used for blood pressure, antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-ulcer drugs, anticonvulsants, anti-androgens, anticholinergics, chemotherapy drugs, propecia
- Chronic medical conditions
- Poor blood circulation to the pelvic region
- Unhealthy habits such as excessive drinking and smoking
- Stress and performance anxiety
- Underlying conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, and high cholesterol
In such situations, professional medical assistance is required. Many men may feel uncomfortable discussing ED with their doctor and may attempt self-medication, which can worsen the condition and affect their long-term health. Vidalista Professional may help reduce symptoms of erectile problems. However, medical supervision is important.
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
PAH is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries that carry blood to the lungs becomes too high. This serious condition develops when the blood vessels carrying blood from the heart to the lungs become narrow and stiff. Consequently, the heart must work harder to pump blood through these vessels. Over time, this additional strain can weaken the heart and may eventually result in heart failure. Doctors may prescribe tadalafil for PAH because it helps increase blood flow to the lungs. It relaxes the blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
BPH is a condition involving the enlargement of prostate epithelial and smooth muscle cells, which can cause urinary problems. An enlarged prostate may obstruct the urethra, resulting in incomplete bladder emptying and increased residual urine. Tadalafil may help with BPH by relaxing smooth muscles in the prostate, increasing oxygen flow, reducing inflammation, and affecting tissue remodeling and cell growth through the cGMP pathway.
What are The Dosage Guidelines for Vidalista Professional 20mg Tablets?
- It is generally best to wait about an hour before becoming sexually active. However, it may be taken anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual activity.
- It should be taken only once per day.
- Nitrates are medicines used to treat angina or chest pain. If you have recently taken a nitrate, do not take Vidalista 20 Tablet.
Missed Dosage
For ED
- Since the medicine is taken before sexual activity rather than on a fixed schedule, a missed dose usually does not apply. If you accidentally take the medicine without having sex, it generally does not cause physical problems and will leave the body naturally.
For PAH and BPH
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember within the recommended timeframe.
- Do not take more than one tablet in a day.
Overdosage
If you think you have taken an excessive amount of this medication, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
How does The Vidalista Professional 20 mg Tablet Work?
- Erectile Dysfunction
Vidalista Professional 20mg works by selectively inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5). This produces several effects, particularly the relaxation of smooth muscles. Erectile dysfunction may develop due to psychological, neurological, vascular, medical, or hormonal factors. These factors can interfere with the relaxation of penile smooth muscle through altered nerve signals or direct effects on muscle cells.
During sexual stimulation, nerves known as non-adrenergic non-cholinergic (NANC) neurons release nitric oxide. This NO activates guanylate cyclase, which converts guanosine triphosphate into cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). cGMP then activates a protein called cGMP-dependent kinase (PKG). This process:
- Opens potassium channels
- Blocks calcium channels
- Reduces platelet activation
- Inhibits smooth muscle cell growth
- Promotes cell death
Normally, PDE5 breaks down cGMP into GMP, reducing these effects.
When tadalafil inhibits PDE5, it:
- Prevents the breakdown of cGMP
- Enhances the PKG signaling pathway
This reduces calcium entry into smooth muscle cells and encourages their relaxation. Relaxed smooth muscles in the penis allow increased blood flow into the corpus cavernosum, resulting in an erection.
- Mechanism of action for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH):
In pulmonary arterial hypertension, pressure in the pulmonary arteries becomes elevated due to several mechanisms associated with endothelial dysfunction. Vasodilation signals are reduced when NO and prostacyclin production is low, while vasoconstriction signals increase when endothelin-1 and thromboxane levels rise. Inflammation, blood clots, and low oxygen levels can also contribute to vascular remodeling, narrowing the arteries further. This raises blood pressure, interferes with gas exchange, and increases the workload on the right ventricle, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, and eventually right-sided heart failure. Vidalista Professional 20 mg helps treat PAH by enhancing NO-cGMP signaling and promoting smooth muscle relaxation, similar to its action in erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Vidalista’s effect on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):
Vidalista Professional 20 mg is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. The main component in Vidalista is tadalafil. This component inhibits the PDE5 enzyme, which increases cGMP levels. As a result, the smooth muscles in the prostate gland relax. This may improve urine flow and reduce frequent urination or the urge and difficulty associated with urination.
What are The Side Effects of Vidalista Professional 20 mg Tablets?
Mild to moderate side effects of Vidalista Professional 20 mg may include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Flushing and redness of the face
- Stuffy nose
- Nosebleed
Precautions & Warnings
- Before Taking Vidalista Professional 20mg
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies, including an allergy to this medication. The medicine may contain inactive ingredients that could cause allergic reactions or other problems. Therefore, medical advice is recommended.
- Medical History
Tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have experienced:
- Heart problems such as a heart attack, life-threatening irregular heartbeat within the last 6 months, chest pain/angina, or heart failure
- A stroke within the last 6 months
- Kidney or liver disease
- High or low blood pressure
- Dehydration
- Conditions that may increase the risk of priapism, such as sickle cell anemia, leukemia, and multiple myeloma
- Eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa, sudden vision loss, or NAION
- Bleeding disorders
- Active stomach ulcers
- Dizziness
Vidalista Professional 20mg may cause dizziness. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing activities that require alertness until you know how the medicine affects you.
- Alcohol and drug use
Alcohol and marijuana may increase dizziness. Limit alcohol consumption and avoid cannabis.
- Before any Surgery
Tell your surgeon about all medicines and products you use, including prescription and nonprescription medicines and herbal supplements.
- Use in Women
This form of Vidalista Professional 20mg is generally not prescribed for women. If considered necessary during pregnancy, it should only be used when clearly needed.
- Vision issues
Vidalista Professional 20 mg has a lower affinity for PDE6 than some other PDE5 inhibitors, which may contribute to fewer visual adverse effects because PDE6 is found in the eyes and is involved in color vision.
- No STD protection
This medicine does not protect against sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, or syphilis.
When Not to Take a Vidalista Professional 20 mg Tablet?
- People who are allergic to tadalafil or taking nitrate medicines such as nitroglycerin should not take Vidalista Professional 20mg.
- People with certain recent heart attacks, strokes, or severe uncontrolled high or low blood pressure should not take Vidalista because it may be unsafe.
- Keep in mind that it may not be suitable for people with conditions such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia.
- Discuss the safety of Vidalista with your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder, peptic ulcer, retinitis pigmentosa, or genital deformities such as Peyronie’s disease.
Interactions
Interactions with Other Medications
- Certain medicines may affect the effectiveness of Vidalista Professional 20mg, while Vidalista may also affect other medicines taken at the same time.
- To reduce the risk of interactions, inform your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and herbal products you currently use or plan to use.
- Taking Vidalista with nitrate-containing medicines can cause a severe drop in blood pressure.
- This is particularly important if you take medicines for heart failure, HIV, infections, diabetes, asthma, pain, immune-system conditions, or brain-related disorders.
In short, always consult your healthcare provider to ensure Vidalista Professional 20mg can be used safely with your other treatments.
Food Interactions
- Alcohol
Avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol. Having more than four drinks within a short period may increase the effects of low blood pressure and dizziness associated with tadalafil.
- Grapefruit
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit products. Grapefruit may increase tadalafil levels in the blood and raise the risk of low blood pressure because grapefruit can inhibit CYP3A4, an enzyme involved in breaking down tadalafil.
FAQs:
Q. What is the onset time of action for Vidalista Professional 20mg medication?
The effects of the medication may begin within approximately 30 to 60 minutes after taking it.
Q. Is it recommended to ingest alcohol while using this medication?
To reduce the risk of adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, flushing, persistent headaches, and changes in heart rate, it is advisable to avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.
Q. Does this drug have the potential to create a habit or dependency?
No addictive properties have been documented.
Q. Can women use Vidalista Professional 20mg?
Women with PAH may use tadalafil under medical supervision. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using this medicine unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional because its effects in these situations are not fully established.
Q. Why does Vidalista Professional 20mg affect eyesight less than other ED medications?
Vidalista Professional 20 mg has a lower affinity for PDE6 than some other PDE5 inhibitors, which may help explain its lower likelihood of visual adverse effects because PDE6 is present in the eyes and is involved in color vision.