Cilostazol Cilostazol 50 Mg 1 Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Cilostazol tablets are indicated for the reduction of symptoms of intermittent claudication, as demonstrated by an increased walking distance.
What should I know before taking it?
Cilostazol is contraindicated in patients with: Heart failure of any severity: Cilostazol and several of its metabolites are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase III. Several drugs with this pharmacologic effect have caused decreased survival compared to placebo in patients with class III-IV heart failure.Hypersensitivity to cilostazol or any components of cilostazol tablets (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema)
What important warnings are listed?
Cilostazol tablets are contraindicated in patients with heart failure of any severity. Cilostazol and several of its metabolites are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase III. Several drugs with this pharmacologic effect have caused decreased survival compared to placebo in patients with class III-IV heart failure . WARNING: CONTRAINDICATED IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Cilostazol tablets is contraindicated in patients with heart failure of any severity. Cilostazol and several of its metabolites are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase III. Several drugs with the pharmacologic effect have caused decreased survival compared to placebo patients.
How is this medication usually taken?
Cilostazol tablets, USP 50 mg are white, round, flat-faced, bevelled-edge tablets, engraved "APO" on one side and "CIL" over "50" on the other side. Cilostazol tablets, USP 100 mg tablets are white, round, flat-faced, bevelled-edge tablets, engraved "APO" on one side and "CIL" over "100" on the other side.
What side effects are listed?
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Patients with Heart Failure [see Boxed Warning] Tachycardia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] Hematologic Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)] Hemostatic Disorders or Active Pathologic Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)]
What interactions are listed?
Strong and moderate CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitors: Increase exposure to cilostazol. Reduce cilostazol tablets dose ( 2.2, 7.1)
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=aec462c8-e225-f520-cae5-80049151c0ff
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