Description:
Stiloz widens arteries that supply blood to the legs. Stiloz also improves circulation by keeping platelets in the blood from sticking together and clotting.
Stiloz is used to treat the symptoms of intermittent claudication. This condition causes reduced blood flow to the legs, leading to pain while walking. Stiloz improves your ability to walk longer distances without pain.
Stiloz may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide
Uses / Indications:
Stiloz-50 Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Reduction of symptoms of intermittent claudication
Interactions / Warnings:
Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's should not be given to the people allergic to Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's, have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not take Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's with grapefruit juice or St John wort plant as it might affect the absorption of Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's. Tell your doctor that you are using Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery. It is best to take Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's on an empty stomach and at a fixed time every day. Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects. Also, lifestyle changes should be continued with Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's for best results and a speedy recovery.
Side Effects:
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Fast or irregular heartbeat
fever
Less common
Abnormal bleeding
bloody or black tarry stools
bruises or red spots on the skin
fainting
Nausea, heartburn, or indigestion (severe or continuing)
nosebleeds
stiff neck
stomach pain, cramping, or burning (severe)
swelling of the tongue
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
area rash
bleeding gums
bleeding tendency
blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
chest pain
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion
cough or hoarseness
coughing up blood
dark urine
diarrhea
difficulty with breathing
drowsiness
fever with or without chills
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache, sudden and severe
inability to speak
itching of the eyes
itching of the skin
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
lower back or side pain
Nausea and vomiting
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seizures
skin rash
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain
swollen glands
temporary blindness
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
weakness of part of the body
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Diarrhea
dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
fast or irregular heartbeat
headache (severe)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Back pain
dizziness
gas
headache
increased cough
pain or stiffness in the muscles
pounding heartbeat
runny or stuffy nose
sore throat
swelling of the arms or legs
Less common
Bone pain
burning feeling in the throat or chest
difficulty with swallowing
hives
pain or stiffness in the joints
ringing or buzzing in the ears
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
Incidence not known
Bruising
hot flushes
pain
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Medicine interaction:
Stiloz 50 Tablet 15's interacts with some medicines, so it should be used with caution with blood thinners (rivaroxaban, aspirin), antibiotics (erythromycin, Clarinathromycin or rifampicin), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), anti-hypertensive (diltiazem, lovastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin), anti-migraine (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), sedatives or hypnotics (buspirone), certain antidepressants (fluoxetine and lithium), medicines to lower blood pressure (methyldopa), anti-Parkinson’s (levodopa, pramipexole, ropinirole), anti-epilepsy (phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, primidone, oxcarbazepine, ethosuximide, valproate).
