Noplag Tablet (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, the usual dosage for adults is 100mg orally, three times a day after meals. Adjustment may be made based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with bleeding, as it may worsen bleeding. It is safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant not to take this medication. Patients who are menstruating or have a tendency to bleed should use this medication cautiously, and patients taking anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors should be careful as the risk of bleeding may increase. Patients with severely impaired kidney function and the elderly should use it cautiously, as drug excretion may be impaired leading to side effects. During the use of this medication, serious side effects such as bleeding symptoms, liver dysfunction, and blood abnormalities may occur, so regular check-ups and blood tests by a doctor are essential. Side effects such as skin rash, itching, vomiting, dyspepsia, palpitations, headaches, etc., may occur; if abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with healthcare providers is necessary. When taken with anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors, the risk of bleeding may increase, so it is essential to inform the doctor. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are recommended not to take this medication; if unavoidable, it is advisable to consult a specialist and refrain from breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been confirmed; thus, it is preferable not to use this in children. Elderly individuals may experience increased drug concentration due to decreased liver and kidney function, so starting with a lower dose and closely monitoring their condition is advisable. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container, as it may alter the quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, bleeding tendency (gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, subcutaneous hemorrhage, etc.), agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, 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 closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet with a dividing line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle