Cilostazol

10 Tablet in 1 Strip Out of Stock

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10 TABLET 1 Strip ₹ 474

Out of Stock

Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
Contains / Salt: Cilostazol

Cilostazol Benefits & Uses

Cilostazol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Leg Cramps

Other Benefits

Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)

Cilostazol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Leg Cramps Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Leg Cramps Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cilostazol Related Warnings

Is the use of Cilostazol safe for pregnant women?

Cilostazol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cilostazol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cilostazol safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cilostazol for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Kidneys?

Cilostazol rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Cilostazol on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Heart?

Cilostazol may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Cilostazol with Other Drugs

Cilostazol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Moderate

Dipyridamole

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Naproxen

Mild

Warfarin

Heparin

Cilostazol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cilostazol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Stroke
Low Blood Pressure
Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Cilostazol

Is this Cilostazol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cilostazol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cilostazol as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cilostazol only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cilostazol for mental disorders.

No

Cilostazol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cilostazol

Taking Cilostazol with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cilostazol

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cilostazol with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pletal (cilostazol)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 319-320

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