Kilosta 50 Tablet 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.

Kilosta 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of pain in legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication). It also helps in reducing cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs that may occur on walking. Lifestyle modifications such as smoking cessation and increased exercise can give better results. This medicine may cause side effects like headache and dizziness.

Uses of Kilosta Tablet

Treatment of Intermittent claudication

Benefits of Kilosta 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. Kilosta 50 Tablet 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 Kilosta 50 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Kilosta Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Kilosta

Headache
Palpitations
Abnormal stool
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Bleeding disorder
Edema (swelling)
Abdominal pain
Inflammation of the nose
Increased heart rate

How to use Kilosta 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. Kilosta 50 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kilosta 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kilosta 50 Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kilosta 50 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Kilosta 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kilosta 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kilosta 50 Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kilosta 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Kilosta 50 Tablet is recommended.
However, there is limited studies on the use of Kilosta 50 Tablet in patients with moderate or severe liver disease. Consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Take it at least half an hour before or two hours after breakfast and dinner.
It may take up to 12 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed.
Consult your doctor, if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline & tetrazole derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase III Inhibiotrs (PVD)

Patient concerns

What is medicine for claudication

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Please consult a vascular surgeon

There is coldness in my feet and it is causing pain especially below knees Please help me

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

It could be claudication, so kindly consult Surgeon

Intermittent fever and rashes on skin allover

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary.

FAQs

Can the use of Kilosta 50 Tablet increase the risk of bleeding?

Yes, Kilosta 50 Tablet 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.

When will I feel better after taking Kilosta 50 Tablet?

Kilosta 50 Tablet 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 Kilosta 50 Tablet. However, keep taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor because you will still be getting its full benefits.

For how long should I take Kilosta 50 Tablet?

You should continue to take Kilosta 50 Tablet for as long as your doctor recommends. Your doctor will assess your progress after 3 months of treatment and may recommend you to discontinue Kilosta 50 Tablet 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.

After how many days of taking Kilosta 50 Tablet 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.

Should Kilosta 50 Tablet be stopped before surgery?

Yes, if a patient is scheduled to undergo surgery, then Kilosta 50 Tablet should be stopped 5 days before the surgery. The reason being, Kilosta 50 Tablet increases the risk of bleeding and may lead to excessive bleeding during surgery.

Why is Kilosta 50 Tablet considered harmful for heart failure patients?

Kilosta 50 Tablet 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.

Does Kilosta 50 Tablet raise blood pressure or decrease blood pressure?

Since Kilosta 50 Tablet widens blood vessels, it generally decreases blood pressure. Therefore, if you are taking medicines that lower blood pressure, you should be careful. Taking Kilosta 50 Tablet 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. Kilosta 50 Tablet has also been reported to increase blood pressure and the reason for which is not known.

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