CILOSTAZOL
23 Jul 2019
Generic Name : CILOSTAZOL
ABSTRACT –
Cilostazol is a drug that is used to treat the symptoms of a condition known as intermittent claudication, a condition wherein there is a lack of blood flow to the legs and ankles, causing pain while walking. Classified as a vasodilator drug, Cilostazol relaxes the muscles within the arteries to cause dilation and ease of blood flow. This drug also disallows blood platelets from sticking together and clotting.
DOSAGE –
- Cilostazol is to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- The oral tablet is generally taken twice a day.
- This medicine is to be taken 30 minutes before food, or 2 hours after.
- The effects of the medicine should be observed 4 weeks after treatment.
- Do not terminate the use of this drug unless advised so.
- General Adult Dosage available:
Oral tablet – 100mg
SIDE EFFECTS –
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Runny nose
RARE SIDE EFFECTS:
- Chest pain
- Heart flutters
- Fever
- Chills
- Body aches
- Bloody urine
- Difficulty in urinating
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in the ankles or the feet
DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Acalabrutinib
- Apixaban
- Atazanavir
- Ardeparin
- Betrixaban
- Boceprevir
- Cobicistat
- Danaparoid
- Deferasirox
- Dronedarone
- Edoxaban
- Fluvoxamine
- Indinavir
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole/li>
- Omacetaxine
- Omeprazole
- Ritonavir
Cilostazol has major interactions with 66 different drugs.
MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –
- Amiodarone
- Anagrelide
- Aspirin
- Bromfenac
- Celecoxib
- Cyclosporine
- Diclofenac
- Efavirenz
- Eliglustat
- Felbamate
- Ibuprofen
- Ivacaftor
- Ketoprofen
- Mifepristone
- Naproxen
- Oxcarbazepine
- Zafirlukast
Cilostazol has moderate interactions with 130 different drugs.
PRECAUTIONS –
- Provide the doctor with detailed and accurate medical history prior to drug prescription. Notify especially in case of liver / kidney disease, smoking behavior or heart diseases.
- Do not use this drug in case of a history of congestive heart failure.
- Do not use this drug while nursing as it may cause trouble for the newborn child.
- Avoid grapefruit while on drug course.
WARNINGS –
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.