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Cilostazol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cilostazol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cilostazol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cilostazol is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cilostazol safe for pregnant women?
Cilostazol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cilostazol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cilostazol safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cilostazol for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Kidneys?
Cilostazol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Liver?
Cilostazol has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Heart?
Cilostazol can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Cilostazol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cilostazol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cilostazol habit forming or addictive?
Cilostazol is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cilostazol since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cilostazol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cilostazol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cilostazol
You can take Cilostazol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cilostazol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cilostazol with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pletal (cilostazol)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 319-320