What is cilostazol used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cilostazol tablets are indicated for the reduction of symptoms of intermittent claudication, as demonstrated by an increased walking distance. Cilostazol is a phosphodiesterase III inhibitor (PDE III inhibitor) indicated for the reduction of symptoms of intermittent claudication, as demonstrated by an increased walking distance ( 1 )

How does cilostazol work?

11 DESCRIPTION Cilostazol is a quinolinone derivative that inhibits cellular phosphodiesterase (more specific for phosphodiesterase III).

What are the side effects of cilostazol?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 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 )] Most common adverse reactions greater tha

Who should NOT take cilostazol?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS 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) Heart failure of any severity ( 4 ) Hypersensitivity to

Does cilostazol interact with other medications?

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong and moderate CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitors: Increase exposure to cilostazol. Reduce cilostazol tablets dose ( 2.2 , 7.1 ) 7.1 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 or CYP2C19 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 Coadministration of strong (e.g., ketoconazole) and moderate (e.g., erythromycin, diltiazem and grapefruit juice) CYP3A4 inhibitors can increase exposure to cilostazol. Reduce cilostazol dose to 50 mg twice daily when coadministered with strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A

Can cilostazol be used during pregnancy?

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Pregnancy Category C. Cilostazol has been shown to be teratogenic in rats at doses that are greater than 5-times the human MRHD on a body surface area basis. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. In a rat developmental toxicity study, oral administration of 1000 mg cilostazol/kg/day was associated with decreased fetal weights, and increased incidences of cardiovascular, renal, and ske

What ATC class does cilostazol belong to?

cilostazol: ATC B01AC23. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

cilostazol

100 mg, Tabletki

INN: Cilostazolum

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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Tabletki

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100 mg

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