Stilowalk 50 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Unilex Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cilostazol (50mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Quinoline & tetrazole derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Phosphodiesterase III Inhibiotrs (PVD) |
| User Rating | 5.0 |
| User Reviews | 570 |
FAQ
For how long should I take Stilowalk 50?
You should continue to take Stilowalk 50 for as long as your doctor recommends. Your doctor will assess your progress after 3 months of treatment and may recommend you to discontinue Stilowalk 50 if it is not working for you. This medicine helps to control your condition but does not cure it. It is important to keep taking your medicine even if you feel well.
Should Stilowalk 50 be stopped before surgery?
Yes, if a patient is scheduled to undergo surgery, then Stilowalk 50 should be stopped 5 days before the surgery. The reason being, Stilowalk 50 increases the risk of bleeding and may lead to excessive bleeding during surgery.
When will I feel better after taking Stilowalk 50?
Stilowalk 50 reduces your risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels of your leg, lungs, heart, and brain. You may not feel any difference after taking Stilowalk 50. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.
Why is Stilowalk 50 considered harmful for heart failure patients?
Stilowalk 50 should not be given to heart failure patients of any severity because it may worsen heart failure further. Medicines having a similar effects (phosphodiesterase inhibitor III) have decreased the lifespan of the patients, and therefore, it is an absolute no for heart failure patients.
After how many days of taking Stilowalk 50 will I start feeling better?
The improvement is not seen immediately. Your symptoms may start improving after 2-4 weeks of starting the treatment. However, it may take about 12 weeks to notice the full benefits of the medicines.
Can the use of Stilowalk 50 increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Stilowalk 50 increases the risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding.
Does Stilowalk 50 raise blood pressure or decrease blood pressure?
Since Stilowalk 50 widens blood vessels, it generally decreases blood pressure. Therefore, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be careful. Taking Stilowalk 50 with other blood pressure-lowering medicines may decrease your blood pressure to very low levels. Track your blood pressure regularly, and consult your doctor if dose adjustment is required. Stilowalk 50 has also been reported to increase blood pressure and the reason for which is not known.
What if you forget to take Stilowalk Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Stilowalk 50, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
Stilowalk 50 Tablet Reviews
Stilowalk 50 is used in the treatment of pain in the legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication). It also helps in reducing cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs that occurs on walking in such patients.
Stilowalk 50 should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it on an empty stomach and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor.
It may cause side effects like headache, vomiting, edema, diarrhea, dizziness, palpitation, abdominal pain, abnormal stools, and edema. Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see a pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Stilowalk 50 should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it on an empty stomach and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor.
It may cause side effects like headache, vomiting, edema, diarrhea, dizziness, palpitation, abdominal pain, abnormal stools, and edema. Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see a pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool.
This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
How Stilowalk 50 Tablet Works
Stilowalk 50 widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.
How to Use Stilowalk 50 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Stilowalk 50 is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Stilowalk 50 Tablet
- In Treatment of Intermittent claudication: Intermittent claudication refers to muscle pain on mild exertion (ache, cramp, numbness, or sense of fatigue), classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise or even walking, and it gets better with a short period of rest. Stilowalk 50 helps relieve this pain in the legs that is caused due to disturbed blood supply in the legs. It helps prevent the formation of blood clots, improves blood flow, and maintains the free-flowing of blood in your body. Keep taking Stilowalk 50 as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Stilowalk 50 Tablet
- Treatment of Intermittent claudication
Stilowalk 50 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stilowalk 50 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Stilowalk 50 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Stilowalk 50. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stilowalk 50 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Stilowalk 50 is recommended.However, there is limited studies on the use of Stilowalk 50 in patients with moderate or severe liver disease. Consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stilowalk 50 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stilowalk 50 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Stilowalk 50 is recommended.
Quick Tips
- It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
- Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
- Do not take it if you have heart failure, persistent chest pain at rest, or have had a heart attack or any heart surgery in the last six months.
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