Cilostaid Tablet

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Composition FOR Cilostaid 50mg Tablet

Cilostazol(50mg)

food interaction for Cilostaid Tablet

alcohol interaction for Cilostaid Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Cilostaid Tablet

lactation interaction for Cilostaid Tablet

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alcohol
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Cilostaid Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cilostaid Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cilostaid Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cilostaid Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Cilostaid 50mg Tablet

Cilostazol(50mg)

Cilostaid tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication. It helps in reducing the symptoms of intermittent claudication like pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs that occurs on walking.

How cilostaid tablet works

Cilostaid Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Common side effects of cilostaid tablet

Headache, Palpitations, Abnormal stool, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Bleeding disorder, Edema (swelling), Abdominal pain, Inflammation of the nose, Increased heart rate

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Expert advice FOR Cilostaid Tablet

  • Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
  • It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
  • Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months. 
  • Cilostazol is used in the treatment of pain in legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication).
  • It increases the distance you can walk without pain.
  • Take it in addition to lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and increased exercise.
  • Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
  • It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months. 
  • Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.

Frequently asked questions FOR Cilostaid 50mg Tablet

Cilostazol

Q. Can the use of Cilostaid Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Cilostaid Tablet increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
Q. When will I feel better after taking Cilostaid Tablet?
Cilostaid Tablet reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart, and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Cilostaid Tablet. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
Q. For how long should I take Cilostaid Tablet?
You should continue to take Cilostaid Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. Your doctor will assess your progress after 3 months of treatment and may recommend you to discontinue Cilostaid Tablet if it is not working for you. This medicine helps to control your condition but does not cure it. It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well.
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Q. After how many days of taking Cilostaid Tablet will I start feeling better?
The improvement is not seen immediately. Your symptoms may start improving after 2-4 weeks of starting the treatment. However, it may take about 12 weeks to notice the full benefits of the medicines.
Q. Should Cilostaid Tablet be stopped before surgery?
Yes, if a patient is scheduled to undergo surgery, then Cilostaid Tablet should be stopped 5 days before the surgery. The reason being, Cilostaid Tablet increases the risk of bleeding and may lead to excessive bleeding during surgery.
Q. Why is Cilostaid Tablet considered harmful for heart failure patients?
Cilostaid Tablet should not be given to heart failure patients of any severity because it may worsen heart failure further. Medicines having a similar effects (phosphodiesterase inhibitor III) have decreased the lifespan of the patients, and therefore, it is an absolute no for heart failure patients.
Q. Does Cilostaid Tablet raise blood pressure or decrease blood pressure?
Since Cilostaid Tablet widens blood vessels, it generally decreases blood pressure. Therefore, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be careful. Taking Cilostaid Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may decrease your blood pressure to very low levels. Track your blood pressure regularly, and consult your doctor if dose adjustment is required. Cilostaid Tablet has also been reported to increase blood pressure and the reason for which is not known.

Content on this page was last updated on 08 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)