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Composition :

CILOSTAZOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Stryker Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Citazole 50 Tablet 10's

Citazole 50 Tablet 10's consists of the anti-platelet drug (blood thinner) 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. This pain generally is not constant. It occurs during walking and exercise and relieves with rest.

Citazole 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Take Citazole 50 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Citazole 50 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience headache, dizziness, diarrhea, abnormal stool, palpitations (racing or skipping a heartbeat), chest pain, bleeding, loss of appetite, and rashes. Most of these side effects of Citazole 50 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Citazole 50 Tablet 10's or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (hemophilia). Citazole 50 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Citazole 50 Tablet 10's

Intermittent claudication (pain, tingling, and numbness in the legs).

Directions for Use

Take Citazole 50 Tablet 10's on an empty stomach as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Citazole 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role to prevent the formation of harmful blood clots in your veins by making platelets (clotting agents) sticking together. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's 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). Citazole 50 Tablet 10's works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the legs.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Citazole 50 Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Abnormal stool
  • Palpitations (racing or skipping a heartbeat)
  • Chest pain
  • Bleeding
  • Loss of appetite
  • Rashes

Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Citazole 50 Tablet 10's or any of its components, please tell your doctor. Prolonged use of Citazole 50 Tablet 10's can cause bleeding problems (like nosebleeds, heavier periods, bleeding gums, and easy bruising). If you are going to have any surgery, discontinue taking Citazole 50 Tablet 10's before the surgery. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in the conditions like heart failure, chest pain, heart attack, and heart surgery. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken if you have an increased risk of bleeding like stomach ulcers, stroke, or problems with your eyes if you have diabetes. Before taking Citazole 50 Tablet 10's inform your doctor if your blood pressure is not well controlled. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in conditions if you have severe kidney disease. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should not be taken in pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding women. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's should be not given to people with a bleeding disorder (hemophilia). Citazole 50 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness it is advisable to avoid driving unless you are alert. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in children.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CilostazolPimozide
Critical
CilostazolSparfloxacin
Critical

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CilostazolPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
When Citazole 50 Tablet is taken with Pimozide, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Pimozide with Citazole 50 Tablet is not generally advised, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
When Citazole 50 Tablet is taken with Sparfloxacin, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Sparfloxacin and Citazole 50 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
When Citazole 50 Tablet is taken with Thioridazine, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Thioridazine with Citazole 50 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
When Citazole 50 Tablet is taken with Cisapride, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Cisapride and Citazole 50 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
When Mesoridazine is taken with Cisapride, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Mesoridazine with Citazole 50 Tablet, is not recommended but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
When Citazole 50 Tablet is taken with Ziprasidone, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Ziprasidone and Citazole 50 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
CilostazolGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of gatifloxacin with Citazole 50 Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking gatifloxacin with Citazole 50 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CilostazolRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of Citazole 50 Tablet with Ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels of Citazole 50 Tablet. This may increase the risk of severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ritonavir with Citazole 50 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CilostazolPazopanib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of pazopanib with Citazole 50 Tablet may increase serious side effects such as liver problems, irregular heart rhythm, bleeding and high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking pazopanib with Citazole 50 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CilostazolTelaprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Citazole 50 Tablet:
Co-administration of telaprevir with Citazole 50 Tablet may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking telaprevir with Citazole 50 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, nausea, diarrhea, bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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 Citazole 50 Tablet 10's at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTITHROMBOTIC

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Citazole 50 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called a blood thinner or an antiplatelet medication. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's plays a vital role in preventing the formation of harmful blood clots (plaque) in your veins. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's works by expands the veins and reduces the stickiness of the platelets. Therefore, enhancing the blood flow to the lower limbs.

Yes, Citazole 50 Tablet 10's 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.

Citazole 50 Tablet 10's 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 Citazole 50 Tablet 10's. However, keep taking this Citazole 50 Tablet 10's as recommended by your doctor as you will still be receiving its full advantages.

Since Citazole 50 Tablet 10's widens veins, it generally reduces blood pressure. Hence, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be cautious. Taking Citazole 50 Tablet 10's 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. Citazole 50 Tablet 10's has also been reported to raise blood pressure and the reason for which is unknown.

Yes, Citazole 50 Tablet 10's causes blood thinning. It works by preventing platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming clots.

Please consult your doctor if Citazole 50 Tablet 10's needs to be stopped before undergoing surgery. The doctor might ask you to stop taking Citazole 50 Tablet 10's a few days before surgery to avoid the increased risk of bleeding during the procedure.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

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. This pain generally is not constant. It occurs during walking and exercise and relieves with rest. In this disease muscles of the leg do not get enough blood while you exercise. Sometimes it causes complications like pain occurs even when you are not exercising.

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