Vinacrine Tablets (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, take 100 mg orally three times a day after meals. Adjust according to symptoms.

It is safer not to use this medication in patients with bleeding. Patients with conditions that present a risk of bleeding, such as hemophilia or gastrointestinal ulcers, may experience exacerbation of bleeding due to this drug. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are also advised not to use this drug. Women who are menstruating or patients with tendencies to bleed should take this medication with caution, as the risk of bleeding may increase. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents should consult with a physician, as the risk of bleeding may be heightened when taking this medication with those drugs. Patients with severely impaired renal function or elderly individuals may find it difficult to excrete the drug, and thus should start with a low dose and be closely monitored. During the use of this drug, it is vital to carefully observe for symptoms of bleeding, liver dysfunction, allergic reactions, etc., and if abnormal symptoms arise, administration should be stopped immediately and medical consultation sought. Regular blood tests to monitor bleeding tendencies or liver function are also advisable. Furthermore, the safety of this drug has not been established in children, so its use is not recommended. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring to another container is not advised as it may adversely affect quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, tendency to bleed (gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, subcutaneous bleeding), agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, erythema, respiratory distress

Mild side effects

• Vomiting
• stomatitis
• nausea
• foreign body sensation (esophagus)
• heartburn
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's efficacy and ensure safe use.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets per bottle, 300 tablets per bottle