Uses of Alyq

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1. What is Alyq?

Alyq medicine has the active ingredient Tadalafil, which is a medicine to treat pulmonary hypertension. In addition, the active ingredient Tadalafil with the trade name Cialis is also used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy in men. Under the trade names Alyq and Adcirca, Tadalafil is used in adults to treat pulmonary hypertension and improve exercise capacity in patients. Therefore, do not use Cialis to treat erectile dysfunction in a person taking Adcirca or Alyq for pulmonary hypertension.
Alyq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

2. Some warnings of the drug Alyq

Concomitant use of Alyq with certain other medicines can cause a sudden and sometimes very serious drop in blood pressure. Therefore, patients should not take Alyq with Riociguat, nitrate drugs such as Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide Mononitrate or poppers.
Get medical help right away if you experience nausea, chest pain or dizziness during sex.
Some things to note before taking Alyq:
Do not use Alyq if you have a history of being allergic to Tadalafil; are taking certain other medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension, such as Riociguat (Adempas); Do not combine Alyq with nitrate medicines to treat chest pain or heart problems, including Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, and mononitrate; Active ingredients in the drug Alyq can remain in the blood of patients for at least 2 days after each dose, even longer in people with liver or kidney failure. This reminds the patient to avoid using nitrates during this time.
The patient needs to inform the doctor about the following history before starting using Alyq:
Some cardiovascular diseases such as chest pain, arrhythmia, heart failure; Myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accident; High or low blood pressure; Liver failure; Kidney disease or hemodialysis; Retinitis pigmentosa (a hereditary disease of the eye); Loss of vision (blindness) in 1 or both eyes; Hearing problems; Blood circulation disorders; Blood cell disorders such as sickle cell anemia, multiple myeloma, or leukemia; Pulmonary venous disease (POVD); Physical deformity of the penis (such as Peyronie's disease) or an erection lasting more than 4 hours; Stomach ulcers ; Health problems that lead to unsafe sex. A small number of people taking Alyq have sudden vision loss. Most of them are people who already have eye problems, a history of diabetes or health conditions that can affect the blood vessels in the eye. It is not clear whether Alyq has a direct effect on vision loss.
Do not start or stop using Alyq during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) during pregnancy can cause heart failure, stroke, or other medical problems for both mother and baby.
Alyq may not be safe for use in nursing mothers. Patients should talk to their doctor about any risks associated with Alyq.
Alyq is not recommended and not approved for use under 18 years of age.

3. Instructions for using Alyq

Users need to read and follow all instructions for use of Alyq medicines that come with the product. The recommended dose of Alyq is 2 tablets per day. Patients need to take a single dose and do not split the dose.
Patients need to take Alyq at the same time every day, with or without food. In addition, do not arbitrarily change the dose of Alyq or stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
Alyq products should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and high temperatures.
If you forget to take Alyq, take it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it's almost time for your next scheduled dose.
Things to avoid while using Alyq:
Limit alcohol intake because it increases the risk of dizziness or fainting; Grapefruit can interact with the drug Alyq and lead to unwanted side effects. Therefore, patients who are taking Alyq should avoid using grapefruit and grapefruit products.

4. Side effects of the drug Alyq

Get emergency medical help if the patient has signs of an allergic reaction to Alyq medicine such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
Stop using Alyq and call your doctor at once if the patient has the following problems:
Symptoms of a heart attack such as severe pain in the chest behind the breastbone, spreading to the jaw or shoulder, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting sweat; Vision changes or sudden loss of vision; a hearing disorder such as tinnitus or sudden hearing loss; Excessive penile erection that is painful or lasts more than 4 hours. Prolonged erection can damage the penis. People taking Alyq should stop having sex and get medical help right away if they experience nausea, chest pain or dizziness... This can be a life-threatening side effect.
Some other common undesirable effects of Alyq include:
Headache; Facial flushing such as a feeling of heat, flushing or tingling sensations; Nausea, abdominal pain; Runny or stuffy nose; Muscle pain, back pain, arm, leg or back pain. This is not a complete list of possible Alyq side effects. Patients with any other symptoms should contact their doctor for advice.

5. Alyq . Drug Interactions

Do not take Alyq with similar drugs such as Avanafil (Stendra), Sildenafil (Viagra) or Vardenafil (Levitra). Also, talk to your doctor about all other medications you're taking for erectile dysfunction.
To avoid unwanted interactions, the patient needs to tell the doctor all the medicines he is taking, especially:
Medicines for erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension; Medicines for high blood pressure or an enlarged prostate gland; antibiotics such as Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Rifamycin, or Telithromycin; antifungal medicine such as Ketoconazole or Itraconazole; Medicines to treat HIV/AIDS: Ritonavir; Medicines to treat seizures such as Carbamazepine or Phenytoin. This list is not exhaustive of Alyq drug interactions. Other drugs that may affect Alyq include prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamin and herbal supplements.
Alyq medicine has the active ingredient Tadalafil, which is a medicine to treat pulmonary hypertension. In addition, the active ingredient Tadalafil with the trade name Cialis is also used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy in men. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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Reference source: .drugs.com