Cyclandelate

Indications

Cyclandelate is used for: Cerebrovascular disorders, Peripheral vascular disease

Adult Dose

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. Max Dosage: 2 g daily in divided doses.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Acute phase of cerebrovascular accidents.

Precautions

Severe obliterative coronary artery disease; cerebrovascular disease.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Cyclandelate : Flushes, GI upset, nausea, tingling, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness, headache.

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.