Generic name: cilostazol [ sye-LOE-sta-zol ]
Brand name: Pletal
Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 50 mg)
Drug classes:Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents, Platelet aggregation inhibitors
What is cilostazol?
Cilostazol is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). Cilostazol dilates arteries that supply blood to your legs. Cilostazol also improves circulation by keeping platelets in the blood from sticking together and clotting.
Cilostazol is used to treat the symptoms of intermittent claudication. This condition causes reduced blood flow to the legs, leading to pain while walking. Cilostazol improves your ability to walk longer distances without pain.
Cilostazol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take cilostazol if you have heart failure of any kind.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take cilostazol if you have heart failure of any kind. Cilostazol can make this condition worse.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
bleeding problems;
liver or kidney disease;
a heart attack or stroke; or
if you smoke.
It is not known whether cilostazol will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using cilostazol.
How should I take cilostazol?
Follow all directions on your prescription label ...
