Silstart Tablet (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication can increase heart rate and may worsen symptoms of angina, so it is important to closely monitor for symptoms of angina, such as chest pain. This medication should not be used in patients with bleeding or those at high risk of bleeding, including those with hemophilia, gastrointestinal bleeding, or a history of recent hemorrhagic stroke. This medication should not be administered to patients with congestive heart failure as it may worsen symptoms. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Patients who are taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., should use this medication with caution as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Women who are menstruating should also exercise caution due to the risk of bleeding. Patients with heart disease or those with severely impaired kidney or liver function, as well as diabetic patients, should use this medication with caution. This medication can cause serious side effects such as various bleeding, blood disorders, interstitial pneumonia, and cardiac arrhythmias, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, it is necessary to inform medical personnel immediately. Dizziness may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so drug interactions should be considered as the blood concentration may change when taken with certain medications. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and if currently taking it, should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety has not been sufficiently confirmed for children and the elderly, so special caution is needed. Severe symptoms may occur in case of overdose, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication may affect heart function, so patients with a history of heart disease should consult with their healthcare provider before use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urine output

Mild side effects

• Mild headache
• diarrhea
• nausea
• dyspepsia
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash
• pruritus

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle