Pletal
Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets, used in the management of intermittent claudication. A PDE3 inhibitor that raises cAMP in the platelets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50mg | 30 tablets | $34.80 | $1.16 |
| 50mg | 60 tablets | $66.00 | $1.10 |
| 50mg | 90 tablets | $89.10 | $0.99 |
| 50mg | 120 tablets | $105.60 | $0.88 |
| 50mg | 180 tablets | $153.00 | $0.85 |
| 50mg | 360 tablets | $298.80 | $0.83 |
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $46.80 | $1.56 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $82.80 | $1.38 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $120.60 | $1.34 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | $156.00 | $1.30 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | $228.60 | $1.27 |
| 100mg | 360 tablets | $453.60 | $1.26 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Cilostazol
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50 · 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Pletal on your behalf.
- Condition
- Intermittent Claudication
- Therapeutic class
- Antiplatelet Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Phosphodiesterase-3 Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- congestive heart failure; haemostasis disorders; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- use with caution in patients with cardiac disease; monitor for bleeding
- Minor side effects
- headache; diarrhoea; abnormal stools
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; palpitations; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- clopidogrel; aspirin; erythromycin; omeprazole
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
ventricular tachycardia, requires immediate medical attention; intracranial haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets, used in the management of intermittent claudication. A PDE3 inhibitor that raises cAMP in the platelets.
Mechanism of action
Cilostazol inhibits phosphodiesterase-3, resulting in increased cAMP levels, which inhibits platelet aggregation and promotes vasodilation.
Pletal is a brand-name formulation of cilostazol, which is used for the management of intermittent claudication. The medication is supplied as tablets in 50mg and 100mg strengths. The active ingredient functions by assisting circulation in the legs, which benefits those who experience discomfort while walking.
Buying Pletal online
This presents a reliable access point for expats and those located far from major urban areas who require a consistent supply of their medication.
What you will receive
Pletal is the originator brand name, made by Otsuka Pharmaceutical. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Otsuka Pharmaceutical and do not ship the original Pletal.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cilostazol) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.