Drug Name

Pletal (Cilostazol)

Drug Uses

Pletal reduces attacks of intermittent claudication (pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the foot, hip, thigh, or buttocks) that may occur after walking.

How Taken

Take Pletal as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Pletal by mouth at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after eating.
• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you take Pletal .
• The effects of Pletal are not immediate. Although you may experience the benefits of Pletal 2 to 4 weeks after beginning treatment, treatment for up to 12 weeks may be essential before Pletal takes effect.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Pletal is a phosphodiesterase type 3 inhibitor. Pletal works by widening arteries that supply blood to the legs as well as it as well as decreases the ability of platelets (particles in the blood involved in blood clotting) to stick together.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Pletal take it as soon as likely. Incase several hours possess passed or incase it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once. Incase more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture as well as sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Pletal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Pletal;
• you possess heart failure.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important:

• Pletal may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse incase you take it with alcohol or confident medicines. Take Pletal with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Pletal before you receive any health examination or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Lab tests, including total blood cell counts, may be performed while you take Pletal . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Incase you are pregnant or become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of using Pletal while you are pregnant. It is not known incase Pletal is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Pletal.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• abnormal stools; back pain; bloating or swelling of ankles, feet, or hands; diarrhea; dizziness; feeling of a whirling motion; gas; headache; increased cough; indigestion; infection; muscle aches; nausea; runny nose; sore throat; stomach pain; swelling of the legs as well as feet.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); not light, tarry stools; quick or irregular heartbeat; pounding in the chest; unusual bruising or bleeding; vomiting bodily that looks similar coffee grounds.

More Information

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Pletal . Incase you possess questions about the medicine you are using or would similar more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.