Introduction of Cilotab Tablet
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of pain in legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication). It also helps in reducing cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs that occurs on walking in such patients. Lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and regular exercise can give better results. It may take upto 4 weeks for this medicine to show improvement in symptoms. This medicine may cause side effects like headache and dizziness in some patients.
Uses of Cilotab Tablet
Intermittent claudication
Cilotab Tablet side effects
Common
Headache
Palpitations
Abnormal stool
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Chest pain
Loss of appetite
Bleeding
Rash
How to use Cilotab Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cilotab 50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Cilotab Tablet works
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.
Cilotab Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cilotab 50 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cilotab 50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Cilotab 50 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cilotab 50 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cilotab 50 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease as the information available in these patients is limited.
What if you miss a dose of Cilotab Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cilotab 50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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