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Composition :

CILOSTAZOL-50MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

BT/105 PHASE 1 M.P.I.A DELHI-83 AO-11133 PRESTIGE SHANTIKETAN WHITEFIELD BANGALORE -560048 (INDIA)
Other Info - CI33985

FAQs

Cilostaid Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cilostaid Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilostaid Tablet works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Yes, Cilostaid Tablet increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may lead to bleeding or an injury. Immediately inform your doctor if you observe any abnormal damaging or bleeding.

Cilostaid Tablet decreases your risk of developing blood clots in the veins of your leg, heart, lungs, and brain. You may not feel any change after taking Cilostaid Tablet. However, keep taking this Cilostaid Tablet as recommended by your doctor as you will still be receiving its full advantages.

Since Cilostaid Tablet widens veins, it generally reduces blood pressure. Hence, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be cautious. Taking Cilostaid Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may reduce your blood pressure to very low amounts. Monitor your blood pressure frequently and talk to your doctor if dose adjustment is needed. Cilostaid Tablet has also been reported to raise blood pressure and the reason for which is unknown.

Yes, Cilostaid Tablet causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots.

Please consult your doctor if Cilostaid Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Cilostaid Tablet a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

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Alcohol

Caution

You can drink alcohol with Cilostaid Tablet. But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Caution

Cilostaid Tablet may cause dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take Cilostaid Tablet.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Cilostaid Tablet is safely given to the liver patients as there have been no published reports of hepatotoxicity. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Cilostaid Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Cilostaid Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Cilostaid Tablet have not been established in children.

About Cilostaid Tablet

Cilostaid Tablet consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) primarily used to treat intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs). Intermittent claudication is the pain that occurs in the legs after walking at a specific speed and for a specific amount of time depending on the seriousness of the condition. This pain generally is not constant. It occurs during walking and exercise and relieves with rest.

Cilostaid Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cilostaid Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilostaid Tablet works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Take Cilostaid Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cilostaid Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience headache, dizziness, diarrhea, abnormal stool, palpitations (racing or skipping a heartbeat), chest pain, bleeding, loss of appetite, and rashes. Most of these side effects of Cilostaid Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Cilostaid Tablet or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Cilostaid Tablet should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (hemophilia). Cilostaid Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. Cilostaid Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Cilostaid Tablet

Intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs).

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Cilostaid Tablet plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your veins by making platelets (clotting agents) sticking together. Cilostaid Tablet is used to decrease the symptoms of intermittent claudication (pain in the legs that develops when walking and improves when resting that is produced by narrowing of the vein that supplies blood to the legs). Cilostaid Tablet works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the legs.

Directions for Use

Take Cilostaid Tablet on an empty stomach as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Cilostaid Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal stool
  • Palpitations (racing or skipping a heartbeat)
  • Chest pain
  • Bleeding
  • Loss of appetite
  • Rashes

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Cilostaid Tablet or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Prolonged use of Cilostaid Tablet can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Cilostaid Tablet before the surgery. Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like heart failure, chest pain, heart attack, and heart surgery. Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken if you have an increased risk of bleeding like stomach ulcers, stroke, or problems with your eyes if you have diabetes. Before taking Cilostaid Tablet inform your doctor if your blood pressure is not well controlled. Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken in conditions if you have severe kidney disease. Cilostaid Tablet should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Cilostaid Tablet should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (hemophilia). Cilostaid Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. Cilostaid Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CilostazolMesoridazine
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CilostazolMesoridazine
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How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
When Mesoridazine is taken with Cisapride, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Mesoridazine with Cilostaid Tablet, is not recommended but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
When Cilostaid Tablet is taken with Pimozide, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Pimozide with Cilostaid Tablet is not generally advised, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
When Cilostaid Tablet is taken with Sparfloxacin, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Sparfloxacin and Cilostaid Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
When Cilostaid Tablet is taken with Ziprasidone, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Ziprasidone and Cilostaid Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
When Cilostaid Tablet is taken with Thioridazine, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Thioridazine with Cilostaid Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
When Cilostaid Tablet is taken with Cisapride, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Cisapride and Cilostaid Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
Co-administration of Cilostaid Tablet with Ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels of Cilostaid Tablet. This may increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ritonavir with Cilostaid Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
The combined use of Cilostaid Tablet and Hydroxychloroquine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cilostaid Tablet and Hydroxychloroquine can lead to an interaction. It can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolNefazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
Co-administration of nefazodone with Cilostaid Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking nefazodone with Cilostaid Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, nausea, diarrhea, bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cilostaid Tablet:
Taking Cilostaid Tablet with posaconazole can increase the blood levels of Cilostaid Tablet. This may increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between posaconazole and Cilostaid Tablet, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, diarrhea, bleeding, heart palpitations, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • LOVASTATIN
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • HALOFANTRINE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • FUROSEMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • As a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol, junk food items from outside, stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal, and take proper rest, for a speedy recovery.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain lots of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it is beneficial to eat them regularly.
  • Take Cilostaid Tablet at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.

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