Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)

SKU

CMS1127

USA Brand Name

Pletal

Strength

50mg

Generic Name

Cilostazol

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Pletoz 50 Mg Tablet (Cilostazol)

## What Is The Generic Name For Pletoz?

Cilostazol is the generic version for Pletoz

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Pletal

## About Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)

Pletoz 50 mg contains Cilostazol as an active ingredient which is used in the treatment of Intermittent Claudication like Pain, Cramping, Numbness, etc and available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Cipla (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Pletoz 50 mg.

## Strength:

Pletoz 50 mg contains Cilostazol, 50 mg per tablet which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Pletoz 50 mg is used in the treatment of:

Intermittent Claudication like Pain, Cramping, Numbness and weakness

## How Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol) Works?

Pletoz 50 mg containing Cilostazol widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets which increases blood flow to the lower limbs.

## Before You Use Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Cilostazol

You are not allergic to Cilostazol

You do not take alcohol

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Avoid taking alcohol or other non prescribed drugs

Avoid taking alcohol or other non prescribed drugs

Avoid Grapefruit juice

Avoid Grapefruit juice

Avoid driving and doing any machinery works which require your alertness

Avoid driving and doing any machinery works which require your alertness

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

You should not take Pletoz 50 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver/Kidney Dysfunctioning

Have Liver/Kidney Dysfunctioning

Have Congestive Heart Failure as it can make situation worse

Have Congestive Heart Failure as it can make situation worse

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Have heart problems like Heart Failure

Have heart problems like Heart Failure

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant/conceiving/Breastfeeding

Are Pregnant/conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Dosage:

Pletoz 50 mg contains Cilostazol, which is used to prevent Intermittent Claudication. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as age and severity of condition differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Pletoz 50 mg tablet at a fixed time i.e. one hour before meals at evening time or as instructed by your Doctor. Try to take it regularly for better results. Contact your doctor if it is not working even after 4 weeks.

## How Much Of The Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol) to Be Used?

Pletoz 50 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Pletoz 50 mg.

## How To Take The Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Pletoz 50 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time i.e. one hour before the meal or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet with water without chewing or crushing it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

You are always advised to take Pletoz 50 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly if you are feeling better. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Do not use it more than 3 months if it is not effective to bring out enough therapeutic effects.

## Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect any overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose?

You should try to take every dose of Pletoz 50 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Pletoz 50 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Dizziness

Headache

Headache

Swelling of feet or lower legs

Swelling of feet or lower legs

Blurred vision

Blurred vision

Sweating

Sweating

Weight loss

Weight loss

Acid or sour stomach

Acid or sour stomach

Loss of strength

Loss of strength

Body pain

Body pain

Scaly skin

Scaly skin

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Pletoz 50 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other Medication or Beverages or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Diltiazem

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Erythromycin

Grapefruit juice

Grapefruit juice

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole

Omeprazole

Omeprazole

It may also interact with Disease conditions like:

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure

## Warning And Precaution:

Pletoz 50 mg can worsen the conditions like:

Active pathologic bleeding

Active pathologic bleeding

Agranulocytosis

Agranulocytosis

Hemostatic disorders

Hemostatic disorders

Hypotension

Hypotension

Liver/ kidney Dysfunction

Liver/ kidney Dysfunction

It should be given cautiously in Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment or replacements when you are suffering from all these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

## Indications:

Pletoz 50 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses on time and regularly as per schedule.

Stop using it after 3 months if there is no progress in symptomatic relief.

## Storage:

Store the Pletoz 50 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.