Cilostazol is primarily indicated for the treatment of which condition?
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Correct answer: Intermittent Claudication
Cilostazol is a PDE3 inhibitor that possesses both antiplatelet and vasodilating properties. It is used to improve walking distance in patients with intermittent claudication associated with peripheral arterial disease.
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