Cilostazol

Authors

  • R. C. Sreekumar Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum; Secretary, IMA Trivandrum Author

Keywords:

Intermittent claudication, Vasodilator, Antiplatelet, Peripheral vascular disease

Abstract

Cilostazol is used in patients with Peripheral occlusive vascular disease having the discomforting symptom of intermittent claudication. It acts by inhibiting cAMP phospho diesterase III inhibition. It inhibits platelet aggregation and has a direct vasodilatory action. Side effects include headache.

Author Biography

  • R. C. Sreekumar, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum; Secretary, IMA Trivandrum

    Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon

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Published

2009-06-29

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2009): Volume 2 Issue 2

Section

Drug Profile

License

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