Adcirca and Adenosine

• Generic Name: tadalafil
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Adcirca, Alyq, Cialis

Adcirca (tadalafil) relaxes muscles of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.

Adcirca is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women.

Another brand of tadalafil is Cialis which used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) in men. Do not take Adcirca while also taking Cialis, unless your doctor tells you to.

• Generic Name: adenosine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adenocard, Adenoscan, Adeno-jec, My-O-Den, Myoden

Adenosine is a naturally occurring substance that relaxes and dilates blood vessels. Adenosine also affects the electrical activity of the heart.

Adenosine is used to help restore normal heartbeats in people with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Adenosine is also used during a stress test of the heart.

Adenosine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.