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Cilostazol
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cilostazol T, P | T: Intermittent claudication P: Coagulation modifier/platelet aggregate inhibitor |
| Cilostazol MOA | inhibits platelet aggregation, promotes vasodilation, brings blood to ischemic muscles |
| Cilostazol uses: | intermittent claudication |
| Cilostazol SE | dyspepsia, N/V, dizziness, myalgia, HA, heart failure, MI |
| Contraindications to Cilostazol | do not take if you have heart failure |
| Nursing considerations for cilostazol | Take at the same everyday, empty stomach, 30 minutes before or 2hr after breakfast or dinner. Avoid grapefruit juice. Monitor for bleeding. |