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Cilesta-50 Tablet is used to treat intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs). It contains Cilostazol, which works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs. This medicine may sometimes cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, abnormal stool, bleeding, loss of appetite, and rashes. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CILOSTAZOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

4Care Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cilesta-50 Tablet

Cilesta-50 Tablet is primarily used to treat intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs). Intermittent claudication is the pain that occurs in the legs after walking at a specific speed and for a specific amount of time, depending on the seriousness of the condition.

Cilesta-50 Tablet contains cilostazol, which works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, it enhances the blood flow to the lower limbs.

You may experience headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, abnormal stool, palpitations (racing or skipping a heartbeat), chest pain, bleeding, loss of appetite, and rashes. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Cilesta-50 Tablet or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be taken by pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be given to people with a bleeding disorder (haemophilia). Cilesta-50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Cilesta-50 Tablet

Cilesta-50 Tablet used in the treatment of Intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs). The detailed uses of Cilesta-50 Tablet are as follows:

  • Improves Symptoms of Intermittent Claudication: Cilesta-50 Tablet is used to reduce leg pain, tingling, numbness, and cramping caused by poor blood circulation during walking, by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow in the legs.
  • Inhibits Platelet Aggregation: Cilesta-50 Tablet prevents blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together, helping reduce the risk of complications in peripheral artery disease.
  • Enhances Walking Distance: Cilesta-50 Tablet helps to increase the distance a person with intermittent claudication can walk without pain, improving mobility and quality of life.

Key Benefits

  • Cilesta-50 Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots in your veins by making platelets (clotting agents) stick together.
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet is used to decrease the symptoms of intermittent claudication (pain in the legs that develops when walking and improves when resting that is produced by narrowing of the vein that supplies blood to the legs).
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, it enhances the blood flow to the legs.

Directions for Use

  • Cilesta-50 Tablet should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner.
  • It is recommended to take Cilesta-50 Tablet twice daily at the same time each day or as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow Cilesta-50 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or beak it.

How Cilesta-50 Tablet Works

Cilesta-50 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called blood thinners or an antiplatelet medications. Cilesta-50 Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilesta-50 Tablet works by expanding the veins and reducing the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.
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Alcohol

Caution

You can drink alcohol with Cilesta-50 Tablet . But do not drink too much while taking this medicine. It can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Cilesta-50 Tablet may cause dizziness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate heavy machinery when you take Cilesta-50 Tablet .

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Cilesta-50 Tablet is safely given to the liver patients as there have been no published reports of hepatotoxicity. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Cilesta-50 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Cilesta-50 Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Cilesta-50 Tablet have not been established in children.

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Heart

Caution

Cilesta-50 Tablet should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems before using Cilesta-50 Tablet .

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Cilesta-50 Tablet is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cilesta-50 Tablet

Take Cilesta-50 Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache, fainting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and fast/irregular heartbeat. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • As a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol, junk food items from outside, stick to a freshly prepared home-cooked meal, and take proper rest, for a speedy recovery.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts contain lots of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it is beneficial to eat them regularly.
  • Take Cilesta-50 Tablet at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Cilesta-50 Tablet to start to work: The time required for Cilesta-50 Tablet to show its action is unknown. 
  • The time for which the effects of Cilesta-50 Tablet last: The effect of Cilesta-50 Tablet lasts for 12 hours.

What if you forget to take Cilesta-50 Tablet

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for your missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are known to be allergic to Cilesta-50 Tablet or any of its components, please tell your doctor.
  • Prolonged use of Cilesta-50 Tablet can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising).
  • If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Cilesta-50 Tablet before the surgery.
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be taken in the conditions like heart failure, chest pain, heart attack, and heart surgery.
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be taken if you have an increased risk of bleeding, such as stomach ulcers, stroke, or problems with your eyes, if you have diabetes.
  • Before taking Cilesta-50 Tablet inform your doctor if your blood pressure is not well controlled.
  • This medicine should not be taken in certain conditions if you have severe kidney disease.
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be taken by pregnant women, women planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women.
  • It should not be given to people with a bleeding disorder (haemophilia).
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness; it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert.
  • Cilesta-50 Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Cilesta-50 Tablet may have interaction with other blood thinners (aspirin, clopidogrel, warfarin), antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin), fungal infections medicines (ketoconazole), antacid (omeprazole), blood-pressure-lowering medicines (diltiazem), cholesterol-lowering medicines (lovastatin, simvastatin or atorvastatin), medicines for malaria (halofantrine), medicines for mental illness (pimozide), medicines used for migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), water pills (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide).

Drug-Food Interaction: Cilesta-50 Tablet may interact with a large amount of grapefruit juice and St John’s wort plant (used as an antidepressant).

Drug-Disease Interaction:  Cilesta-50 Tablet should not be given to people with a bleeding disorder, liver disease, or heart disease.

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FAQs

Cilesta-50 Tablet consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) primarily used to treat intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs).

Cilesta-50 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Cilesta-50 Tablet plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Cilesta-50 Tablet works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Yes, Cilesta-50 Tablet increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may lead to bleeding or an injury. Immediately inform your doctor if you observe any abnormal damaging or bleeding.

Cilesta-50 Tablet decreases your risk of developing blood clots in the veins of your leg, heart, lungs, and brain. You may not feel any change after taking Cilesta-50 Tablet . However, keep taking this Cilesta-50 Tablet as recommended by your doctor as you will still be receiving its full advantages.

Since Cilesta-50 Tablet widens veins, it generally reduces blood pressure. Hence, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be cautious. Taking Cilesta-50 Tablet with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may reduce your blood pressure to very low amounts. Monitor your blood pressure frequently and talk to your doctor if dose adjustment is needed. Cilesta-50 Tablet has also been reported to raise blood pressure and the reason for which is unknown.

Yes, Cilesta-50 Tablet causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots.

Please consult your doctor if Cilesta-50 Tablet needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Cilesta-50 Tablet a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

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