Lybrate Logo
Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
tab_logos
About
tab_logos
Feed
Overview

Stiloz 50mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cilostazol
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Stiloz 50mg Tablet

Stiloz is a quinolinone-derivative medicine, which is prescribed to patients suffering from intermittent claudication. This medication helps reduce the symptoms of claudication such as pain in the legs. It helps relieve cramps and increases the blood flow to the muscles.

Consult your doctor to know the right dosage for you. Before you start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor about:

  • Any allergies that you might have.
  • If you are using any other prescription or over the counter drugs.
  • If you have a history of heart, kidney, or liver disease.
  • If you are pregnant, planning to conceive or if you are a breastfeeding mother.
  • Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding ulcers or bleeding disorder you might have.

    What are the uses of Stiloz 50mg Tablet

    • Intermittent Claudication

    What are the contraindications of Stiloz 50mg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Stiloz 50mg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Stiloz 50mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Stiloz may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate renal disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild liver disease.Not advisable in patients with moderate or severe liver disease.

    What are the substitutes for Stiloz 50mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Stiloz 50mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a drug used to treat the intermittent claudication in people suffering from peripheral vascular disease. It selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase type 3, which in turn increases cAMP concentration. With higher cAMP, the active PKA are also increased, which causes the dilatory function.

      What are the interactions of Stiloz 50mg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

        test
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        This medication interacts with Calcium channel blockers, Anticoagulants, Deferasirox, Antibiotics, Aprepitant and others.
      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
      swan-banner
      Sponsored

      Popular Questions & Answers

      View All

      I am suffering from varicose ulcer. Shall I tak...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Pravin Sakharam Narkhede

      Vascular Surgeon

      Stiloz has rare help in varicose ulcer. As it might help more in some arterial ulcers. For ulcer ...

      I am diabetic and taking caspa plus at night an...

      dr-satish-bhat-endocrinologist

      Dr. Satish Bhat

      Endocrinologist

      It's NOT a good idea to take all these medications together. Caspa Plus is Escitalopram with Clon...

      I am diabetic on insulin. suffering intermitten...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Pramod Kumar Sharma

      Endocrinologist

      You need to undergo perpheral vascular doppler flow study of lower limb to to rule our any vascul...

      I am 67 years Male and a Diabetic Patient for t...

      related_content_doctor

      Dt. Neetha Dilip

      Dietitian/Nutritionist

      Try to include the below mention foods in your diet on regular basis for better results and speed...

      Due to diabetes I have pain in my thighs, speci...

      related_content_doctor

      Dr. Prabhakar Laxman Jathar

      Endocrinologist

      Thanks for the query. When diabetes goes on for some years even when it is well controlled there ...

      Table of content

      Content Details
      Profile Image
      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
      Reviewed By
      Profile Image
      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
      chat_icon

      Ask a free question

      Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors

      posted anonymously
      swan-banner