Drug reference
cilostazol
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Anti Platelets)
Mechanism of action
Inhibits phosphodiesterase III, causing cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) to increase, which in turn inhibits platelet aggregation; causes homogeneous vasodilation, especially in femoral vascular beds
Common side effects
- Pharyngitis
- Headache
- Infection
- Rhinitis
- Abnormal stools
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (5)
- cilostazol + dalteparin Major
- cilostazol + enoxaparin Major
- cilostazol + fondaparinux Major
- cilostazol + heparin Major
- argatroban + cilostazol Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is cilostazol?
cilostazol belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does cilostazol work?
Inhibits phosphodiesterase III, causing cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) to increase, which in turn inhibits platelet aggregation; causes homogeneous vasodilation, especially in femoral vascular beds
What are the common side effects of cilostazol?
Pharyngitis, Headache, Infection, Rhinitis, Abnormal stools, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with cilostazol?
dalteparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux, heparin, argatroban
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