CYCLANDELATE Uses, Side Effects, and More

 CYCLANDELATE 

BRAND NAME:- CYCLOSPASMOL, CYCLASYN 200,400mg tab/cap.

CYCLANDELATE is a papacrine like general smooth muscle relaxant which increases cutaneous, seketal muscle and cranial blood flow in normal individ.However, efficacy in PVDs is not different from placebo. 

PHARMACODYANAMICS:-

Cyclandelate is in a class of drugs called vasodilators. Cyclandelate relaxes veins and arteries, which makes them wider and allows blood to pass through them more easily.

 MECHANISM OF ACTION:- 

Cyclandelate produces peripheral vasodilation by a direct effect on vascular smooth muscle. Pharmacological action may be due to calcium-channel antagonism.

USED:- 

Used in the treatment of various blood vessel diseases (e.g., claudication, arteriosclerosis and Raynaud's disease) and nighttime leg cramps.

SIDE EFFECTS:- 

Flushing , palpitations and headaches. 

DOSE:- 200-400mg TDS; OR as directed by your Doctor.