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Stozic 50 mg Tablet

Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCilostazol
Description
Stozic 50 mg Tablet consists of Cilostazol. It is used to treat symptoms of intermittent claudication (a condition that causes pain in your legs when you walk or exercise and improves when you rest due to improper blood flow). This medicine relieves pain by widening the blood vessels that supply blood to your legs and improving blood flow. Stozic 50 mg Tablet has some side effects like headache, diarrhoea, dizziness, heartburn, nausea, dizziness, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves. However, consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Stozic 50 mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on your condition. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Take it regularly at the same time for the ease of remembering and to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your blood. Do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition. Stozic 50 mg Tablet may not be suitable for all people. It is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available. Inform your doctor if you have any other health conditions or taking any other medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Stozic 50 mg Tablet

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Fast/irregular heart beat
  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Muscle pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness

Uses of Stozic 50 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Intermittent claudication
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Stozic 50 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Stozic 50 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Stozic 50 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Stozic 50 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe kidney impairment

Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe kidney problems as it may further worsen your condition.

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood to meet the body's demand. Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use if you have congestive heart failure as it may further worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Heart Conditions

Stozic 50 mg Tablet may cause an increase in heart rate, palpitation, irregular heart rhythm, low blood pressure, etc. Hence it should be used with extreme caution if you have a history of heart problems due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Bleeding disorder

Stozic 50 mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding. Hence, it should be used with caution if you have bleeding disorders as this medicine may worsen your condition.

Low blood counts

Stozic 50 mg Tablet may cause a decrease in blood cell counts. Your doctor may suggest tests to closely monitor your blood cell counts during treatment with this medicine.

Use in children

Stozic 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available.

Driving vehicles and operating machines

Stozic 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness in some people. Avoid activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles and operating machines if you experience these symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Stozic 50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the recommended dose of Stozic 50 mg Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Aspirin

Deferasirox

Erythromycin or clarithromycin

Dalteparin

Fluconazole

Diltiazem

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Avoid consuming grapefruit juice during treatment with Stozic 50 mg Tablet as it may increase the absorption of this medicine in your body and lead to side effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Stozic 50 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Do not take more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy. You may notice an improvement in your symptoms in two to four weeks. To see the maximum benefit from the treatment, it may take up to 12 weeks.
Miscelleneous

To be taken on an empty stomach

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Stozic 50 mg Tablet relaxes the blood vessels and improves blood flow to the legs. Thus it helps in relieving pain in the legs while walking or exercising. It also reduces the chances of the formation of blood clots.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Quinolinone derivatives, Platelet aggregation inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

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