Pletoz 100 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.
Pletoz 100 Tablet 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.
Uses of Pletoz Tablet
Treatment of Intermittent claudication
Benefits of Pletoz 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. Pletoz 100 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 Pletoz 100 Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Pletoz 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 Pletoz
Headache
Palpitations
Abnormal stool
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Bleeding disorder
Edema (swelling)
Abdominal pain
Inflammation of the nose
Increased heart rate
How to use Pletoz 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. Pletoz 100 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Pletoz Tablet works
Pletoz 100 Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the stickiness of the platelets, thereby increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pletoz 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pletoz 100 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
Pletoz 100 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
Pletoz 100 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
Pletoz 100 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pletoz 100 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pletoz 100 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pletoz 100 Tablet is recommended. However, there is limited studies on the use of Pletoz 100 Tablet in patients with moderate or severe liver disease. Consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Pletoz Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Pletoz 100 Tablet, 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
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