Zilast 100 Tablet (Cilostazol 100mg)

Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s contains vasodilator (blood vessel widening) medication, Cilostazole, which is primarily used to treat pain in the legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication). It also reduces cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs on walking in such patients. Intermittent claudication is a peripheral vascular disease in which you have cramp-like pain in your legs when you walk and is caused by an insufficient blood supply in your legs.

Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s works by widening the blood vessel and reducing the blood clotting time, thereby decreasing stickiness in blood vessels. Hence, increasing the blood supply to the limbs. It can also increase the distance you can walk without pain since it improves your legs blood circulation. It is recommended in patients whose pain has not improved even after lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and doing regular exercise.

Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s should be taken regularly in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It would be best to take it on an empty stomach and at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will advise you on the exact dosage and how often you have to take Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. You may experience headaches, ankle swelling, diarrhea, abnormal stools, vomiting, and nausea in some cases. Most of these side effects of Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects. Also, it is not suitable for some people. Inform your doctor before starting Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s if you have any kidney or liver disease or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Also, lifestyle changes should be continued with Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s for best results. Do not take Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s if you ever had heart failure, chest pain, heart disease, and blood pressure.

Intermittent claudication

Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s contains, Cilostazole, which is a vasodilator, works by widening the blood vessel and reducing the blood clotting time, thereby decreasing stickiness in blood vessels. Hence, increasing the blood supply to the limbs. It can also increase the distance you can walk without pain since it improves your legs’ blood circulation. It is recommended in patients whose pain has not improved even after lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and doing regular exercise.

Take Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s as advised by your doctor. Preferably take it empty stomach. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew or crush it. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like other medicines, Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s to have some side effects. However, these side effects are temporary and resolve after some time. The most common side effects of Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s are headaches, ankle swelling, diarrhea, abnormal stools, vomiting, and nausea in some cases. Most of these side effects of Zilast 100 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.