Cialis: Trademark of Eli Lilly ICOS

Lilly ICOS LLC is a joint venture between ICOS Corporation (Nasdaq: ICOS) and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY). It developed tadalafil for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

ICOS Corporation is a biotechnology company. Its headquarters are in Bothell, Washington. It is dedicated in research of new medicines and drugs for various other diseases whose solutions are not yet found. These unmet conditions are benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Lilly is a leading innovation-driven corporation. It has its own laboratories worldwide. It is working in collaboration with various eminent scientific organizations. Researches are done here and latest findings are implemented. Lilly provides answers through medicines and information for some of the world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about Lilly is available at www.lilly.com.

Cialis was approved by the FDA in November 2003 for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Cialis is the first drug which has its effects for 36 hours after taking it. Cialis can be taken with fat food also. The other drugs present in the market do not have that long-lasting effect.

Cialis is available by prescription only and is not for everyone. Cialis should not be consumed by persons who are also taking Nitrates for chest pain. If this combination is taken it will result in low blood pressure.

What is ED (Erectile Dysfunction)?

ED is defined as the consistent inability to attain and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Erectile Dysfunction can be the effect of physical and psychological factors. Physical factors like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and prostate cancer treatment. Psychological conditions like lack of self esteem, lack of confidence, guilt etc. In many cases, however, both psychological and physiological factors contribute to the condition.

Side Effects of Cialis:

The side effects which came into light after use of Cialis were headache, upset stomach, delayed backache or muscle ache. Alcohol should be avoided or not taken with Cialis. Excess of alcohol intake may result in other problems.

Benefits of Cialis

Cialis has changed the life of people suffering from erectile dysfunction problem. Now people are more confident that ED can be cured. The important benefits of treating ED with Cialis: a 36-hour window of opportunity for intimacy and the ability to take the tablet on an empty stomach or with a meal, without concern that high-fat food will reduce the absorption of the medicine.

"What the marketplace tells us is that men and their partners are truly taking advantage of the benefits of Cialis," said Matt Beebe, U.S. brand team leader for Cialis, Lilly ICOS LLC. "Men can take Cialis Friday evening and choose the moment for romance as late as Sunday morning. Because Cialis works for up to 36 hours, it allows a man and his partner to relax, forget about planning intimacy and let it happen when the moment is right for them."