Newta Tablet (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As Cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100mg by mouth, twice daily. Dose may be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication may increase heart rate, potentially causing angina symptoms such as chest pain, so careful monitoring of angina symptoms is necessary. Patients at risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a bleeding disorder should not use this medication, and caution is needed for those with conditions that may induce bleeding. It should be avoided in patients with congestive heart failure as it may worsen symptoms. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, or other medications that increase the risk of bleeding should carefully monitor for bleeding risks when using this medication. Women who are menstruating should also be cautious of bleeding risks. Patients with heart disease or severe kidney and liver function impairment may be affected by the metabolism and excretion of this medication, requiring careful administration. Diabetic patients or those with uncontrolled hypertension should be cautious of the risks of bleeding or cardiovascular adverse reactions. This medication can cause various adverse reactions, particularly bleeding, decreased blood cells, pneumonia, and heart problems. If these symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, caution should be taken regarding changes in blood concentration when used in combination with drugs that inhibit or induce liver metabolic enzymes and avoid taking it with grapefruit juice. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if using this medication. The safety for children or newborns has not been established, so use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have decreased physical function, so careful dosage adjustments may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, and arrhythmia may occur, so seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, ideally at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle