Cilostazol is used in the treatment of temporary claudication (a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise).
cilostazole
Cilostazole is used for the improvement of maximal and pain-free walking distances in patients with intermittent claudication (a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries).
Contradications
Cilostazole is contraindicated to use in patients with severe kidney impairment, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, predisposition to bleeding, and a recent heart attack.
Side effects
Headache, diarrhea, ecchymosis (accumulation of blood underneath the skin causing discoloration; bruise), angina, chest pain, GI upset, rash and pruritus (severe itching) are commonly reported side effects of Cilostazole.
FAQs
What is cilostazol used for?
How does it work?
Cilostazol widens the blood vessels, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs and hence reducing the pain.
When should it be taken?
Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
How long does it take for the symptoms to improve?
It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve.
Medicines containing cilostazole
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