Pletal - Cilostazol - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pletal.
• Pletal
• sill-OSS-tuh-zole

Read Before Using Pletal (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Possible Side Effects

• Headache, diarrhea or dizziness may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.

Pletal Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Pletal Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of.

Warning

• Medications similar to cilostazol have shortened the lives of people with heart failure.
• Do not use cilostazol if you have any type of heart failure.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache, severe diarrhea, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and fast or irregular heartbeat.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, generally twice daily at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal, as directed by your doctor.
• Avoid drinking grapefruit juice at any time while using this medication.
• You should notice results from this medication after two to four weeks of use.
• If you have not noticed results after 12 weeks of use, notify your doctor.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication helps reduce symptoms (for example, leg pain when walking) caused by blood flow disorders (peripheral vascular disease - claudication).