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Drug Overview
Pletal belongs to the class of Platelet aggregation inhibitor medication drugs and also known as vasodilator medicine, commonly used for the treatment and prevention of the symptoms of pain in the legs during walking, and goes away with rest which occurs due to intermittent claudication. Pletal works by keeping blood from clotting and by dilating or relaxing the blood vessels.
Pletal is sometimes also used to reduce the symptoms of intermittent claudication. This condition causes pain in the legs during walking, and goes away with rest. Pletal helps blood flow more smoothly through the blood vessels; this action improves oxygen flow to the tissues of the body. By improving blood flow, Pletal helps people with claudication walk longer distances without pain.
Pletal always takes under doctor’s guidance. The recommended doses of Pletal will be different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Take Pletal exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Pletal is being manufactured by CIPLA Pharmaceuticals and available in 50mg, 100mg Tablets. Pletal is also available in generic form known as Cilostazol Tablets. Pletal may also be used for relieves other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Pletal belongs to the class of Platelet aggregation inhibitor medication drugs and also known as vasodilator medicine, commonly used for the treatment and prevention of the symptoms of pain in the legs during walking, and goes away with rest which occurs due to intermittent claudication. Pletal works by keeping blood from clotting and by dilating or relaxing the blood vessels. The exact way that Pletal works is not known. It is known that Pletal widens arteries that supply blood to the legs. Pletal also decreases the ability of platelets (particles in the blood involved in blood clotting) to stick together. Actually Pletal increases blood flow to the legs. It makes blood in parts more flexible and thins the blood's thickness.
Side effects
Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of Pletal:
- Allergic reactions
- Headache
- Fast or irregular heartbeats
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Abnormal stools
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Flu-like symptoms
- Rash
- Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal cramps
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Rapid breathing
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Hives
- Stomach or intestinal problems
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Pletal. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Pletal, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Alcohol
- Anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen
- Aspirin
- Cimetidine
- Clopidogrel
- Diltiazem
- Erythromycin or Clarithromycin
- Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) supplements
- Herbal medicines or dietary supplements like feverfew, garlic pills, ginger, gingko
- biloba, or horse chestnut
- Grapefruit juice
- Omeprazole
- Pentoxifylline
- Some medications for treating depression such as fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, nefazodone
- Some medications for treating fungal infections such as ketoconazole, fluconazole
- Itraconazole
- Ticlopidine
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Pletal or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of heart disease or blood disorders.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes).
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of angina.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of bleeding disorder or hemophilia.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of headaches.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of low blood pressure.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Overactive thyroid.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Pletal without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs
- Cilostazol
- PLETOZ
- Pentoxifylline
- Trental
Major drug Manufacturers
- CIPLA Pharmaceuticals
- Otsuka America Pharmaceutical
- Hangzhou Deli Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Prasco Labs and Andrx Pharmaceuticals
- Strides Arcolab Limited
- Ayerst Laboratories
- Borg Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Pletal?
Anyone can buy Pletal from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Pletal is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Pletal drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Pletal from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Pletal and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Pletal from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
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