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Medicines cilostazolQuestion & answer

cilostazol · Medicine question

At what level of renal impairment is cilostazol contraindicated?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cilostazol is contraindicated in severe renal impairment, defined as creatinine clearance ≤25 ml/min.

Sources for this answer

Cilostazol 50 mg tabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 8 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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