Generic for Pletal for Intermittent Claudication - Drug Information

Generic Name - Cilostazol

Category - Vasodilator

Indications

Intermittent Claudication.
Generic Pletal 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 Pletal widens arteries that supply blood to the legs. Generic Pletal also decreases the ability of platelets (particles in the blood involved in blood clotting) to stick together.

Generic for Pletal Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Pletal 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 Pletal 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 Pletal. 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 Pletal Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPletal
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Pletal 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 coadministration of such inhibitors of C.P.A. as ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin and diltiazem, and during coadministration of such inhibitors of CYP2C19 as omeprazole. CYP3A4 is also inhibited by grapefruit juice. Because the magnitude and timing of this interaction have not yet been investigated, patients receiving Pletal should avoid consuming grapefruit juice.

Generic for Pletal Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Pletal 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, and nosebleed or bleeding from gums.

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 Pletal.

Generic for Pletal and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Pletal passes into breast milk. Therefore, do not take Generic Pletal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Generic for Pletal and Breastfeeding

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Pletal passes into breast milk. Therefore, do not take Generic Pletal without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Generic for Pletal and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Pletal in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Pletal and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Pletal in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

Any medication should be taken with the prior counsel and direction of your health care provider. It is important to discuss Generic Pletal dosage and Generic Pletal Side effects with your doctor. Certain basic lifestyle changes, moderation or abstinence in the case of alcoholic beverages and a regular exercise regimen will go a long way in improving your quality of life. This website Drug Information is to be solely used as an information resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed health care provider.