| Name |
Pletoz 50 mg (Cilostazol) |
| What it’s for |
Intermittent claudication due to PAD — helps you walk farther with less leg pain |
| Drug class |
PDE3 inhibitor (vasodilator + antiplatelet effect) |
| How it helps |
Relaxes blood vessels and reduces platelet stickiness to improve blood flow in the legs |
| Usual dose |
Often 100 mg twice daily; 50 mg twice daily if you’re on certain interacting meds or don’t tolerate higher doses |
| When to take |
30 minutes before or 2 hours after breakfast and dinner (empty stomach works best) |
| When you’ll notice |
Some relief in 2–4 weeks; full benefit may take up to 12 weeks |
| Key warning |
Do not use if you have any degree of heart failure |
| Common side effects |
Headache, diarrhea, palpitations, dizziness, edema, nausea |
| Interactions |
CYP3A4/2C19 inhibitors or inducers, blood thinners/antiplatelets, grapefruit products |
| Rx status |
Prescription only; follow your clinician’s plan |
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