Pletal drug class
Substance |
Cilostazol |
|---|---|
Brand name: |
Pletal |
Description |
|
Vasodilator |
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Pletal - vasolidator, antithrombotic agent |
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Brands: |
Pletal |
Availability: |
Prescription needed |
Pregnancy: |
Consult a doctor |
Alcohol: |
Not detected with light alcohol consumption |
Side Effects: |
abnormal bleeding |
Interactions: |
Omeprazole |
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Pletal drug class
This medicine dilates arteries that supply blood to your legs. Pletal is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). Several drugs with this pharmacologic cardura overdose effect have caused decreased survival compared to placebo in patients with class III-IV heart failure [see Contraindications ] Pletal; Available Dosage Forms: Tablet; Therapeutic Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor. This medicine also improves circulation by keeping platelets pletal drug class in the blood from sticking together and clotting. It is used to reduce leg pain caused by poor circulation (intermittent claudication) Drug classes: Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents, Platelet aggregation inhibitors Medically reviewed by Drugs. Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Drug-Drug Interactions, Lovastatin). This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Cilostazol and several of its metabolites are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase III. Ask your doctor pletal drug class or pharmacist for more information. Cilostazol improves the flow of blood through the blood vessels. Manufacturer Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. Pharmacologic Class: Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor. Pletal is used to treat the pletal drug class symptoms of intermittent claudication Pletal is contraindicated in patients with heart failure of any severity.