Peripheral Arterial Disease Drug Treatments

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) refers to the hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), which occurs when cholesterol levels and/or scar tissue build up within the arteries. This causes the arteries to narrow and restrict blood flow.

Your doctor will recommend that lifestyle changes be made in combination with the use of certain drugs - such as antiplatelet therapy, statins and ACE inhibitors. Most of these medications help to lower cholesterol and control blood pressure. If you have PAD, you may be prescribed one of the following types of medications:

Medicines to help improve walking distance (Cilostazol and Pentoxifylline).
Antiplatelet agents.
Cholesterol-lowering agents (statins)

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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

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