cilotab 50mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cilotab 50mg tablet used for?
Cilodoc 50 Tablet (Cilostazol) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Cilostazol (50mg), which Inhibits phosphodiesterase type 3 (PDE3), leading to increased cAMP levels in pl. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cilostazol
- Manufacturer: Icon Life Sciences
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cilotab 50mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Intermittent claudication due to peripheral arterial disease.
Off-label uses: Prevention of stroke (not FDA approved), prevention of restenosis after coronary stenting (limited evidence).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cilostazol |
| Brand Name | Cilodoc 50 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Icon Life Sciences |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Phosphodiesterase III Inhibiotrs (PVD) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits phosphodiesterase type 3 (PDE3), leading to increased cAMP levels in platelets and vascular smooth muscle, resulting in antiplatelet and vasodilatory effects.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cilotab 50mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cilotab 50mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal stools
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bleeding (e.g., intracranial hemorrhage, GI bleeding)
- Thrombocytopenia
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Heart failure exacerbation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Agranulocytosis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased cilostazol levels; avoid coadministration. |
| Omeprazole | Major | Increased cilostazol levels; consider dose adjustment. |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk; monitor INR. |
| Aspirin | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk; monitor for signs of bleeding. |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | May increase cilostazol levels; avoid. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin)
- CYP2C19 inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, ticlopidine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- Antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin, clopidogrel)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Grapefruit juice
- CYP2C19 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase cilostazol levels; avoid concurrent use.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No specific interaction; however, alcohol may increase bleeding risk in combination with antiplatelet effects.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Congestive heart failure, history of hemorrhagic stroke, active bleeding, severe hepatic impairment, hypersensitivity.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Signs of bleeding, heart rate, blood pressure, liver function tests periodically.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; unknown if excreted in human milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote. Monitor for severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.