Cyclandelate


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Cerebrovascular disorders, Peripheral vascular disease
Adult: Initial: Up to 2 g daily. Maintenance: 800-1200 mg daily. Max: 2 g/day in divided doses.
Contraindications
Acute phase of cerebrovascular accidents.
Special Precautions
Severe obliterative coronary artery disease; cerebrovascular disease.
Adverse Reactions
Flushes, GI upset, nausea, tingling, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, headache.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Cyclandelate is a vasodilator more potent than papaverine. It has direct action on the plain muscle and there is no effect on the adrenergic tone.
MIMS Class
Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators
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