Pletal
Brand Name: Pletal
Active Ingredient:   cilostazol
Strength(s): 50 mg and 100 mg
Dosage Form(s):   Tablets
Company Name:    Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Availability:         Prescription only
*Date Approved recautions with Pletal:
  • Positive effects from Pletal may not be seen right away. Improvements can be seen from 2-4 weeks, or up to 12 weeks after starting Pletal.
  • If you have not noticed any benefit from taking Pletal after 12 weeks, talk to your health care provider.
  • While taking Pletal, avoid drinking grapefruit juice.

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

  • Because certain other medications can interact with Pletal, review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription.
  • Tell your health care provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of Pletal? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Pletal. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)  

The most commonly reported side effect in testing of the product was headache.

For more detailed information about Pletal, ask your health care provider.

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Posted: 03/09/99
Revised: 11/16/00