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Cyclandelate

Latest prescription information about Cyclandelate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cyclandelate
Pronunciation : sye KLAN de late
Therapeutic Classification : Antispasmodics
ICD Code : Y55.1
Trade Name(s): 
India- Cyclasyn Tab, Cyclospasmol Cap, Martispasmol Tab.
International- Cyclospasmol.
Overview : Note: It is not commercially available in the United States.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a vasodilator, prescribed for Raynaud’s disease and leg cramps. It dilates blood vessels and allows blood to pass through the vessels more easily.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 
Acute phase of stroke.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category N : Not yet classified.

Dosage & When it is to be taken : 
Adult: PO- Initial: Up to 2 g/day. Maintenance: 800-1,200 mg/day.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth.
Warnings and Precautions : 
*It may cause decrease in blood supply to the heart; brain death.
Side Effects : 
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, heart burn.
Miscellaneous- Flushes, fever, joint or muscle pain, fast heart rate, sweating.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid taking excess dose.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature; keep away from light and moisture.

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Member Comments ( 1 )
Cyclospasmol has no side effects.It only increases blood supply to all the organs preventing ischaemia.False,unauthentic,information provided in this site.Please verify and report correctly.

Dr.Gigi Joseph.S,

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(Posted by scoobyday, India Date : 1/27/2012 )

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