PretaL 50 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

Adults should take 100 mg orally, twice daily. The amount can be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication may increase heart rate, which could lead to symptoms of angina; hence, careful observation for symptoms such as chest pain is essential. It should not be administered to patients at risk of bleeding, those who have recently experienced a bleeding disorder, or patients with congestive heart failure. It is also safe not to use this medication in individuals with allergic reactions to it or in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents that affect blood clotting, menstruating women, and those with severe kidney or liver dysfunction should be particularly careful when using this medication. Patients with diabetes or uncontrolled hypertension may also have an increased risk of bleeding when using this medication, so caution is necessary. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, particularly bleeding, blood cell reduction, liver disease, pneumonia, and heart problems; therefore, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary if symptoms occur. Dizziness may occur during medication use, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication is metabolized in the liver; thus, interactions with other drugs may occur, and especially when taken in conjunction with specific antibiotics, gastrointestinal medications, or anticoagulants, blood concentration levels may change, requiring caution. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should refrain from taking this medication and, if necessary, discontinue breastfeeding. Safety in children or newborns has not been sufficiently verified, so it is advisable to avoid use. The elderly may have reduced bodily functions, so dosage adjustments and other precautions are needed. In case of overdose, severe headaches, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and heart rhythm abnormalities may occur; thus, it is essential to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reaction, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities, jaundice, sudden and severe abdominal

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• indigestion
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• infection
• chills
• discomfort

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Do not place it in excessively hot or cold locations.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 10)], 500 tablets/bottle, 900 tablets/bottle