20EGP
- Active ingredient
- cilostazol
- Strength
- 50 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- hikma pharma
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used to improve walking distance and reduce symptoms of intermittent claudication in peripheral arterial disease.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in patients with heart failure of any severity and in those with hypersensitivity to cilostazol.
Side effects
Headache, palpitations, diarrhea, dizziness, tachycardia, and peripheral edema may occur.
Warnings
Contraindicated in heart failure because drugs with similar effects have been associated with increased mortality.
How it works
Phosphodiesterase III inhibitor that inhibits platelet aggregation and causes vasodilation.
Storage
Store at 20–25°C.