PLETAL

Drug Name: PLETAL

PLETAL DESCRIPTION:
CILOSTAZOL - ORAL (sill-OSS-tuh-zole)

COMMON PLETAL BRAND NAME(S):
Pletal

PLETAL SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache, diarrhea or dizziness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: swelling, weakness, chest pain, trouble breathing, unusually fast/slow/irregular pulse. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PLETAL:
PLETAL: Take PLETAL by mouth, generally twice daily at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after a meal, as directed by your doctor. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. You should notice results from PLETAL after two to four weeks of use. If you have not noticed results after 12 weeks of use, notify your doctor.

PLETAL WARNING:
Medications similar to cilostazol have shortened the lives of people with heart failure. Do not use cilostazol if you have any type of heart failure.

PLETAL USES:
PLETAL helps reduce symptoms (e.g., leg pain when walking) caused by blood flow disorders (peripheral vascular disease - claudication).

PLETAL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, liver disease, heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure). PLETAL may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages because they can intensify the dizziness effect of PLETAL. PLETAL should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether PLETAL passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using PLETAL is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

PLETAL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: azole antifungal drugs (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin), blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, heparins), omeprazole, diltiazem, aspirin (or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen), clopidogrel, ticlopidine, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, nefazodone, sertraline. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PLETAL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache, severe diarrhea, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and fast or irregular heartbeat.

PLETAL NOTES:
Do not share PLETAL with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

MISSED PLETAL DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

PLETAL STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In Canada call 1-800-668-1507.