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Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's is used to treat intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs). It contains Cilostazol which works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, abnormal stool, bleeding, loss of appetite, and rashes. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

CILOSTAZOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Steris Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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 is relieved with rest.

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Take Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, abnormal stool, palpitations (racing or skipping a heartbeat), chest pain, bleeding, loss of appetite, and rashes. Most of these side effects of Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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 Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's should not be given to people with a bleeding disorder (haemophilia). Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's

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

Directions for Use

Take Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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.

Medicinal Benefits

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots in your veins by making platelets (clotting agents) stick together. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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). Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, it enhances the blood flow to the legs.

How Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's Works

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's

Take Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache, fainting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and fast/irregular heartbeat. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Prolonged use of Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's before the surgery. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in the conditions like heart failure, chest pain, heart attack, and heart surgery. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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 Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's inform your doctor if your blood pressure is not well controlled. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in conditions if you have severe kidney disease. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (hemophilia). Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CilostazolMesoridazine
Critical
CilostazolZiprasidone
Critical

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CilostazolMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 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 Cilostazone 50 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.
CilostazolZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
When Cilostazone 50 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 Cilostazone 50 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.
CilostazolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
When Cilostazone 50 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 Cilostazone 50 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.
CilostazolCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
When Cilostazone 50 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 Cilostazone 50 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.
CilostazolSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
When Cilostazone 50 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 Cilostazone 50 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.
CilostazolPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
When Cilostazone 50 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 Cilostazone 50 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.
CilostazolVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
Taking Cilostazone 50 Tablet with Voriconazole may significantly increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cilostazone 50 Tablet and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, heart palpitations (irregular heartbeat), consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
CilostazolCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
Taking Cilostazone 50 Tablet with carbamazepine will decrease the effect of Cilostazone 50 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Cilostazone 50 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
CilostazolTipranavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Apixaban with Cilostazone 50 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking tipranavir with Cilostazone 50 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 unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CilostazolDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cilostazone 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of deferasirox with Cilostazone 50 Tablet can increase the risk or severity of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking deferasirox with Cilostazone 50 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 stomach pain, bloating, dizziness, lightheadedness, decreased hunger, nausea, vomiting (especially with fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds), and red or black, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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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 Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

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Alcohol

Caution

You can drink alcohol with Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's. But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's have not been established in children.

FAQs

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) primarily used to treat intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs).

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Yes, Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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.

Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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 Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's. However, keep taking this Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's as recommended by your doctor as you will still be receiving its full advantages.

Since Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's widens veins, it generally reduces blood pressure. Hence, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be cautious. Taking Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's 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. Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's has also been reported to raise blood pressure and the reason for which is unknown.

Yes, Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots.

Please consult your doctor if Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Cilostazone 50 Tablet 10's a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A.O. : 328-A, Tanaji Chowk, New Mill Road, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070.
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