Silostin Tablet (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual oral dosage for adults is 100mg, taken twice a day. Dosage may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication may increase heart rate and may induce symptoms of angina, so angina symptoms such as chest pain should be observed carefully. Patients at higher risk of bleeding or those who have recently experienced hemorrhagic stroke, peptic ulcer, or surgery should not use this medication. It is advisable not to administer this medication to patients with congestive heart failure as symptoms may worsen. Patients with allergies to this medication or its ingredients, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or thrombolytics may have an increased risk of bleeding, so they should be administered with caution. Women during menstruation should also be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Patients with heart disease or severely impaired kidney or liver function, diabetic patients, and those with persistent hypertension should use this medication carefully. Serious side effects such as bleeding, blood dyscrasia, interstitial pneumonia, and heart problems may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Dizziness may occur, so caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so when used with certain medications, blood concentration may increase, necessitating attention to drug interactions. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and breastfeeding should be suspended during the period of administration. Safety for children and neonates has not been established, so caution is needed for use. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, so dosage adjustments may be necessary. In case of overdose, severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical assistance. Caution should be exercised when using this medication with antihypertensive drugs, as hypotension or tachycardia may occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever accompanied by respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• rash
• itching
• back pain
• infection
• chills
• discomfort
• neck stiffness
• pelvic pain
• retroperitoneal bleeding

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle