Cialis

Cialis
Term	Cialis
Short definition	Cialis - (pronounced) (see-A-lis) drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It is also being studied to treat sexual problems in patients who have had radiation or surgery for prostate cancer.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
Comments

Cialis - (pronounced) (see-A-lis) drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. It is also being studied to treat sexual problems in patients who have had radiation or surgery for prostate cancer. Cialis blocks the action of a certain enzyme, which can lead to increased blood flow to the penis, leading to an erection. It is a type of cGMP phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor. Also called tadalafil

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