Platecil Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Management of peripheral vascular disease & reduction of intermittent claudication symptoms.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Reduction of intermittent claudication symptoms 100 mg bid up to 12 wk.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take at least 30 min before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Urinary, intracranial, GI & vitreous body hemorrhage/bleeding disorders, hemophilia/other hemostatic disorders, capillary fragility, hemoptysis, renal failure, chronic heart failure. Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Monitor for chest pain or any anginal symptoms. Menstruation; moderate or severe hepatic & renal impairment. Lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, insomnia, anxiety; palpitation, tachycardia; diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Enzyme-inhibiting drugs.

MIMS Class

Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)

ATC Classification

B01AC23 - cilostazol ; Belongs to the class of platelet aggregation inhibitors excluding heparin. Used in the treatment of thrombosis.

Regulatory Classification

Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Platecil tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Platecil tab 50 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Platecil

cilostazol

Manufacturer:

Towa Pharma

Distributor:

Crisdy-Na