Cilostazol — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Cilostazol ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: Antiplatelet / Vasodilator (PDE3 Inhibitor). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Cilostazol is a antiplatelet / vasodilator (pde3 inhibitor) used in Pakistan for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) — Intermittent Claudication, Post-stroke / TIA secondary prevention (adjunct — especially in South/East Asian patients), Coronary stent restenosis prevention (selected Asian guideline protocols). Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Cilostazol?
Cilostazol is a antiplatelet / vasodilator (pde3 inhibitor) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Cilostazol under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 tablet). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) — Intermittent Claudication
- Post-stroke / TIA secondary prevention (adjunct — especially in South/East Asian patients)
- Coronary stent restenosis prevention (selected Asian guideline protocols)
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — 100mg twice daily (reduce to 50mg twice daily if CYP3A4/2C19 inhibitor co-prescribed); take 30 minutes before OR 2 hours after meals; avoid grapefruit juice
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Cilostazol brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Headache (most common — vasodilatory mechanism)
- Diarrhoea
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Rhinitis (nasal congestion)
- Peripheral oedema (ankle swelling)
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Cardiac arrhythmias / tachyarrhythmias (PDE3 cardiac effect)
- Thrombocytopenia — low platelet count (rare)
- Agranulocytosis — low white blood cells (very rare)
- Hepatic failure (rare)
Important warnings
- CONTRAINDICATED in heart failure (any degree) — increased mortality risk (PDE3 class effect)
- Caution in patients with cardiac history — arrhythmia risk
- Avoid in haemorrhagic disorders or active bleeding
- Dose reduce to 50mg twice daily with CYP3A4/2C19 inhibitors (ketoconazole, erythromycin, omeprazole, diltiazem)
- Avoid grapefruit juice — reduces absorption
- Liver disease — use with caution; monitor closely
Cilostazol brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cilostazol used for in Pakistan?
Cilostazol is commonly used for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) — Intermittent Claudication, Post-stroke / TIA secondary prevention (adjunct — especially in South/East Asian patients), Coronary stent restenosis prevention (selected Asian guideline protocols). It belongs to the antiplatelet / vasodilator (pde3 inhibitor) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Cilostazol?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — 100mg twice daily (reduce to 50mg twice daily if CYP3A4/2C19 inhibitor co-prescribed); take 30 minutes before OR 2 hours after meals; avoid grapefruit juice". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Cilostazol?
Common side effects include Headache (most common — vasodilatory mechanism), Diarrhoea, Palpitations, Dizziness, Rhinitis (nasal congestion), Peripheral oedema (ankle swelling). Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Cilostazol and see a doctor?
Stop Cilostazol and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Cardiac arrhythmias / tachyarrhythmias (PDE3 cardiac effect); Thrombocytopenia — low platelet count (rare); Agranulocytosis — low white blood cells (very rare); Hepatic failure (rare). These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Cilostazol available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Cilostazol are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Cilostazol is listed on PakVita: 1 tablet. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization