PletalĀ® | |
Brand Name: | PletalĀ® |
Active Ingredient: | cilostazol |
Strength(s): | 50 mg and 100 mg |
Dosage Form(s): | Tablets |
Company Name: | Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. |
Availability: | Prescription only |
*Date Approved by the FDA: | January 15, 1999 |
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. |
What is Pletal used for? Pletal is used to reduce the symptoms of intermittent claudication (pain in the legs that happens when walking and goes away with rest). Pletal helps people walk a longer distance before leg pain occurs. Who should not take Pletal? You must not take Pletal if you have congestive heart failure of any severity. Talk with your health care provider about whether you have this condition. Special Warnings with Pletal:
General Precautions with Pletal:
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
What are some possible side effects of Pletal? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Pletal. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) The most commonly reported side effect in testing of the product was headache. For more detailed information about Pletal, ask your health care provider.
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