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.

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.

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

Manufacturer

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

Before You Use Pletoz 50 Mg (Cilostazol)?

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Cilostazol

• You do not take alcohol 

• 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 Grapefruit juice

• Avoid driving and doing any machinery works which require your alertness

• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

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. 

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

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Swelling of feet or lower legs

• Blurred vision

• Sweating

• Weight loss

• Acid or sour stomach

• Loss of strength

• Body pain

• 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

• Erythromycin

• Grapefruit juice

• Ketoconazole

• Omeprazole

It may also interact with Disease conditions like:

• Congestive Heart Failure

Warning And Precaution:

Pletoz 50 mg can worsen the conditions like:

• Active pathologic bleeding

• Agranulocytosis

• Hemostatic disorders

• Hypotension

• 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