Both Viagra and Tadalong are used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. However, they contain different active ingredients that belong to the same class of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors, but they differ in their duration of action and some other properties. Understanding these differences helps determine which medication is best for each individual.
Viagra Tablet Ingredients
Viagra tablets contain the active ingredient sildenafil. Sildenafil works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. It does this by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, which breaks down cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), a substance that dilates blood vessels in the penis.
Tadalong Tablet Ingredients
Tadalong tablets contain the active ingredient tadalafil. Tadalafil also works by inhibiting the PDE5 enzyme, which leads to increased blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. However, tadalafil has a much longer duration of action than sildenafil.
Information about Viagra tablets
Drug class: Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors
Drug classification: Pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives
Dosage form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Urogenital and reproductive system drugs
Active ingredient: Sildenafil
Information about Tadalong tablets
Drug class: Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors
Drug class: Pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives
Pharmaceutical form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical family: Urogenital and reproductive system drugs
Active ingredient: Tadalafil