Generic Name - Cilostazol
Category - Vasodilator
Indications
Intermittent Claudication.
Generic Cilostazol is indicated to treat symptoms of intermittent claudication. Intermittent Claudication is pain in the legs that occurs with walking and disappears with rest. The pain occurs due to reduced blood flow to the legs. Generic Cilostazol widens arteries that supply blood to the legs. Generic Cilostazol also decreases the ability of platelets (particles in the blood involved in blood clotting) to stick together.
Generic for Cilostazol Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Cilostazol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Cilostazol should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Congestive heart failure
haemostatic disorders or
pathologic bleeding (eg. Peptic ulcer/intra cranial bleeding)
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Cilostazol. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole, fluconazole or itraconazole
diltiazem
omeprazole
fluvoxamine, fluoxetine or sertraline or
nefazodone
Generic for Cilostazol Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCilostazol
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Cilostazol for intermittent claudication is 100 mg b.i.d., taken at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner. A dose of 50 mg b.i.d. should be considered during co administration of such inhibitors of C.P.A. as ketoconazole.
Generic for Cilostazol Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Cilostazol side Effects include fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, fluid (edema) in the legs or ankles, palpitations, chest pain or tightness,
black, tarry stools, blood in urine or stools, nosebleed or bleeding from gums, skin rash or itching (hives), unusual bruising and unusually heavy menstrual bleeding.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Cilostazol.
Generic for Cilostazol and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Cilostazol will be harmful to an unborn baby. Hence, do not take Generic Cilostazol without first talking to your doctor, if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
Generic for Cilostazol and Breastfeeding
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cilostazol in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Cilostazol and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cilostazol in geriatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Cilostazol and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Cilostazol in geriatric patients have not been established
Note
The above information about Generic Cilostazol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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