Cistaz 50mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Cistaz 50mg Tablet

Cilostazol(50mg)

food interaction for Cistaz Tablet

alcohol interaction for Cistaz Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Cistaz Tablet

lactation interaction for Cistaz Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Cistaz 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cistaz 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cistaz 50mg 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
Cistaz 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Cistaz 50mg Tablet

Cilostazol(50mg)

Cistaz tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of 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 cistaz tablet works

Cistaz 50mg 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 cistaz 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 Cistaz 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. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Cistaz 50mg Tablet

Cilostazol

Q. Can the use of Cistaz 50mg Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg Tablet?
Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg Tablet?
You should continue to take Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg Tablet be stopped before surgery?
Yes, if a patient is scheduled to undergo surgery, then Cistaz 50mg Tablet should be stopped 5 days before the surgery. The reason being, Cistaz 50mg Tablet increases the risk of bleeding and may lead to excessive bleeding during surgery.
Q. Why is Cistaz 50mg Tablet considered harmful for heart failure patients?
Cistaz 50mg 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 Cistaz 50mg Tablet raise blood pressure or decrease blood pressure?
Since Cistaz 50mg Tablet widens blood vessels, it generally decreases blood pressure. Therefore, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be careful. Taking Cistaz 50mg 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. Cistaz 50mg 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 07 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)