Rostal Tablet 100 milligrams (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100mg orally, twice daily. Adjust dosage appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This drug may increase heart rate and worsen angina symptoms, so caution is advised for patients with angina. It should not be used in patients with a high risk of bleeding or those who have recently had bleeding disorders or surgeries. Patients with congestive heart failure or hypersensitivity to this drug's components, as well as pregnant or nursing women, should avoid administration. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., should use it cautiously due to increased bleeding risk. Women during menstruation also need caution due to bleeding risks. Patients with severe renal or hepatic failure may have delayed metabolism and excretion of this drug, leading to increased risk of side effects, and should be careful. Patients with diabetes may exhibit bleeding side effects more easily, so caution is warranted. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmias, or structural heart abnormalities should also be administered cautiously. Serious side effects such as bleeding, blood disorders, interstitial pneumonia, and heart problems may occur with this drug, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, contact healthcare professionals immediately. Dizziness may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. This drug may interact with various medications, so inform your healthcare provider if you are taking other drugs, especially when used in conjunction with medications that inhibit liver metabolic enzymes. Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant should not take this drug, and nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety in children or low birth weight infants has not been established, so it should be used with caution. The elderly may have reduced physical function, so dosage adjustment may be necessary. Severe symptoms can arise from overdose, necessitating immediate medical attention. When used in conjunction with blood pressure-lowering medications, this drug may cause hypotension and tachycardia, so caution is advised. During treatment, closely monitor for signs of bleeding or blood disorder symptoms, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, discontinue the drug immediately and inform healthcare professionals.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy throughout the body, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision changes, paralysis, urine changes

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• rash
• pruritus
• itching

This drug should be stored in a sealed container that is airtight and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle