cilostazol, Pletal (cont.)Pharmacy Author:
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Omudhome Ogbru, PharmDDr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99. Medical and Pharmacy Editor:
Jay W. Marks, MD
Jay W. Marks, MDJay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. SIDE EFFECTS: The most common adverse effects of cilostazol are headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, abnormal stool, upper respiratory tract infections, runny nose, nausea, fluid retention, dizziness and abnormal heartbeats. Reduced numbers of white blood cells, platelets, and severe skin reactions also have been reported. Cilostazol inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase III. Other drugs that inhibit this enzyme have caused death in individuals with heart failure. Therefore, individuals with heart failure should not use cilostazol. Reference: FDA Prescribing Information Last Editorial Review: 3/22/2012
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