What drug class is Pletal?

What drug class is Pletal?

Pletal Overview Pletal belongs to a group of drugs called phosphodiesterase III inhibitors, which help to improve blood flow to the legs.

Is Pletal the same as cilostazol?

Cilostazol is a quinolinone derivative used for treatment of intermittent claudication and peripheral vascular disease. Cilostazol is available under the following different brand names: Pletal.

What is the drug Pletal used for?

Cilostazol is used to treat the symptoms of intermittent claudication. This condition causes reduced blood flow to the legs, leading to pain while walking. Cilostazol improves your ability to walk longer distances without pain. Cilostazol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the generic name for Pletal?

GENERIC NAME: CILOSTAZOL – ORAL (sye-LOE-sta-zol)

Is Pletal an anticoagulant or antiplatelet?

Cilostazol is classified as an antiplatelet agent because it inhibits the platelet aggregation induced by collagen, 5′-adenosine diphosphate (ADP), epinephrine, and arachidonic acid.

Can you take Plavix and Pletal together?

Using cilostazol together with clopidogrel may increase the risk of bleeding.

What is Pletal 100mg?

Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication). Cilostazol can decrease the muscle pain/cramps that occur during exercise/walking. Claudication pain is caused by too little oxygen getting to the muscles.

Is Pletal blood thinner?

Pletal is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). This medicine dilates arteries that supply blood to your legs. This medicine also improves circulation by keeping platelets in the blood from sticking together and clotting.

What is another name for trimetazidine?

Brand Names

What is the brand name for trimetazidine?

Trimetazidine dihydrochloride