Medication info

Triscapsule (Triflusal)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Triflusal›300mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Yooyoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule containing a white or almost white powder, transparent at upper and lower parts.
Packaging
100 capsules/bottle, 30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x10), 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200003994 · Approved 2000.05.30

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.10.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Prevention of arterial thromboembolic diseases (including myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disorders); inhibition of platelet aggregation
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 300 mg ∼ 900 mg of triflusal per day orally in divided doses during or after meals. - Preventive dose: Administer 300 mg orally once daily or every other day. - Maintenance dose: Administer 600 mg orally per day. - If there is a risk of thrombosis: Administer 900 mg orally per day. This medicine should preferably be taken with meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Yooyoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Prevention of arterial thromboembolic diseases (including myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disorders); inhibition of platelet aggregation

  • Thrombosis
  • arterial thromboembolism
  • unstable angina
  • acute myocardial infarction
  • thrombosis after vascular surgery
  • transient ischemia
  • cerebrovascular disorders
  • reversible ischemic neurological deficit.
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This medication prevents arterial thromboembolism, including complications from thrombosis, and maintains blood circulation by preventing platelet aggregation. It also helps prevent acute myocardial infarction caused by unstable angina. Additionally, it is used to prevent thrombosis that may occur after vascular surgery, as well as to prevent cerebrovascular disorders including transient ischemia or reversible ischemic neurological deficits (RIND). It is effective in the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 300 mg ∼ 900 mg of triflusal per day orally in divided doses during or after meals. - Preventive dose: Administer 300 mg orally once daily or every other day. - Maintenance dose: Administer 600 mg orally per day. - If there is a risk of thrombosis: Administer 900 mg orally per day. This medicine should preferably be taken with meals.

Precautions

This medication should not be given to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. It should also not be used in patients with a history of peptic ulcer or complicated peptic ulcers. Patients who are allergic to this medication, its components, or salicylate derivatives should not be administered this drug. It should not be used in patients with ongoing bleeding. Caution is required when administering this drug to patients with kidney or liver dysfunction, as well as those with a risk of bleeding. While taking this medication, gastrointestinal discomfort such as abdominal pain, heartburn, or nausea may occur; these symptoms may be alleviated by taking the medication with food or using antacids. Rarely, side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, skin rash, headache, dizziness, hearing loss, gastrointestinal bleed, increased blood pressure, respiratory distress, and anemia may occur. Due to limited use experience in patients with kidney or liver dysfunction, caution is advised, especially in patients with a risk of bleeding. This medication may increase the risk of bleeding; thus, patients scheduled for surgery are advised to stop taking it 7 days prior to the procedure. When used with anticoagulants or hypoglycemics, the drug's effects may be enhanced, necessitating dosage adjustments under a doctor's instruction. It is advised to avoid administration during pregnancy since its safety has not been established, and safety and efficacy have not been confirmed in children under 18 years of age. In cases of overdose, symptoms may include central nervous system abnormalities, heart and respiratory issues, bleeding, and diarrhea; immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of the reach of children and avoid transferring the medication to other containers.

Side effects

Abdominal pain, dysphagia, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, peptic bleeding, melena, conjunctival hemorrhage, petechiae, hearing impairment, migraine, itching, rash, headache, confusion, dizziness, vertigo, convulsions, tinnitus, hearing loss, taste disturbance, abdominal cramps, constipation, vomiting, bloating, anorexia, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, black stools, rectal bleeding, hypertension, transient ischemic attack, cerebral hemorrhage, dyspnea, upper respiratory tract infection, anemia, nosebleed, hematoma, purpura, gum bleeding, hematuria, urinary tract infection, abdominal distension, fever, influenza-like symptoms, photosensitivity reaction, symptoms of central nervous system excitation or inhibition, changes in heart and respiratory system, changes in electrolyte balance

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's efficacy for an extended period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule containing a white or almost white powder, transparent at upper and lower parts.

Package unit

100 capsules/bottle, 30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x10), 300 capsules/bottle

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