PRODUCT DETAILS

About Pencil 50mg Tablet

CILOSTAZOL 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.

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

Take CILOSTAZOL as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CILOSTAZOL 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 CILOSTAZOL 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 CILOSTAZOL or its any component, please tell your doctor. CILOSTAZOL should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. CILOSTAZOL should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (hemophilia). CILOSTAZOL may cause drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to you do not to drive unless you are alert. CILOSTAZOL is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Pencil 50mg Tablet

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

Medicinal Benefits of Pencil 50mg Tablet

CILOSTAZOL plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your veins by making platelets (clotting agents) stick together. CILOSTAZOL 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). CILOSTAZOL works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the legs.

Directions for Use

Use CILOSTAZOL as prescribed by a doctor. Take CILOSTAZOL on empty stomach and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. You are advised to take CILOSTAZOL for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Pencil 50mg Tablet

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

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

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

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CILOSTAZOL may have interaction with other blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin), antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin), fungal infections medicines (ketoconazole), antacid (omeprazole), blood-pressure-lowering medicines (diltiazem), cholesterol-lowering medicines (lovastatin, simvastatin or atorvastatin), medicines for malaria (halofantrine), medicines for mental illness (pimozide), medicines used for migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), water pills (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 CILOSTAZOL should not be given to people with a bleeding disorder, liver disease, and heart disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

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

PREGNANCY

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

BREAST FEEDING

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

DRIVING

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

LIVER

 

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

KIDNEY

CILOSTAZOL is 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.