drug name- cilostazol Flashcards
1
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MOA
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Reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation, produces vasodilation in femoral beds, but not renal
2
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drug name
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• Cilostazol
3
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adverse effects
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- Bleeding
- Peripheral edema
- Dizziness
- headache
4
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monitoring
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•Signs and symptoms of bleeding
5
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comments
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- Beneficial in claudication symptoms
- Increase walking distance
- 90% relief at 5 years
- 100 mg bid
- Avoid in HF
- Use 30 minutes before or 2 hours after eating
