单词 | cilostazol |
释义 | cilostazolcilostazolclaudication[klaw″dĭ-ka´shun]intermittent[in″ter-mit´ent]Treatment has traditionally involved vascular reconstructive surgery to bypass the diseased portion of the vessel. Modification of risk factors has also proved beneficial, such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and introduction of a graduated program of walking and exercise. Because of their compact size and capability of operating independently of an electrical current, IPPB machines are used widely. Similar treatment can also be delivered with a volume-, pressure-, or time-limited ventilator or manual resuscitation device. The American Association for Respiratory Care has published detailed and comprehensive clinical practice guidelines for the use of intermittent positive pressure breathing, which are available online at http://www.rcjournal.com/online_resources/cpgs/ippbcpg.hotmail. cilostazolPharmacologic class: Quinolone derivative Therapeutic class: Antiplatelet agent Pregnancy risk category C ActionUnclear. Thought to inhibit phosphodiesterase III by increasing cyclic adenosine monophosphate in platelets and blood vessels, causing vasodilation and enhancing cardiac contractility and coronary blood flow. AvailabilityTablets: 50 mg, 100 mg Indications and dosages➣ Intermittent claudication Adults: 100 mg P.O. b.i.d. at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after breakfast and dinner Dosage adjustment• Concurrent use of diltiazem, erythromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or omeprazole Contraindications• Hypersensitivity to drug • Heart failure PrecautionsUse cautiously in: • cardiovascular disorders • patients receiving other antiplatelet agents concurrently • pregnant or breastfeeding patients • children (safety and efficacy not established). Administration• Give with water 30 minutes before or 2 hours after patient consumes food or milk. • Don't give with grapefruit juice. • Be aware that although response may occur within 2 to 3 weeks, patient should continue therapy for up to 12 weeks or as prescribed. Adverse reactionsCNS: dizziness, headache, vertigo CV: tachycardia GI: abdominal pain, abnormal stools, dyspepsia, flatulence EENT: rhinitis, pharyngitis Musculoskeletal: back pain, myalgia Respiratory: increased cough Other: infection InteractionsDrug-drug. CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitors, diltiazem, erythromycin, macrolides, omeprazole: increased cilostazol blood level Drug-food. Grapefruit juice, high-fat meals: increased cilostazol blood level Drug-behaviors. Smoking: decreased exposure to cilostazol Patient monitoring• Monitor cardiovascular status. • Closely monitor patient if he's receiving other antiplatelet drugs. Patient teaching• Instruct patient to take drug with full glass of water, 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food or milk. • Advise patient to report nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. • Instruct patient not to smoke, because smoking impedes drug effects. • As appropriate, review all other significant adverse reactions and interactions, especially those related to the drugs, foods, and behaviors mentioned above. cilostazolPletal® Cardiology An antiplatelet vasodilator used to manage intermittent claudication due to peripheral vascular disease by ↑ blood flow to affected limbs, per improved ankle/brachial index Contraindications CHFcilostazolAn antithrombotic and vasodilator drug used to improve blood supply to the extremities in people with peripheral vascular disease and INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION. A brand name is Pletal. |
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