Siltan Tablet 100 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100 mg orally twice a day. The dosage should be adjusted appropriately depending on age and symptoms.

This drug may increase heart rate, possibly leading to angina symptoms, so careful observation of angina symptoms such as chest pain is essential. Patients with a risk of bleeding, recent hemorrhagic stroke, or who have undergone surgery should not use this medication, and caution should be exercised in patients with diseases that may have a risk of bleeding. It is advisable not to use this drug in patients with congestive heart failure as symptoms may worsen. This medication should not be administered to patients allergic to it or its components, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers. Patients on anticoagulant medications, menstruating women, patients with coronary artery stenosis, those with severely impaired kidney or liver function, diabetes patients, or those with persistent hypertension should be administered this drug cautiously. This medication can cause serious side effects such as bleeding, reduction in blood cells, interstitial pneumonia, and heart-related abnormalities; thus, if any unusual symptoms occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is required. Additionally, various side effects such as skin rashes, indigestion, dizziness, headache, and insomnia may occur, so caution is necessary. Dizziness may occur during treatment, necessitating caution when driving or operating machinery. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, taking it together with specific drugs can increase serum concentrations, raising the risk of side effects; therefore, it is imperative to inform healthcare professionals about concurrent medications. It is not to be used in pregnant or nursing mothers; nursing should be discontinued. Safety for children or neonates has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may require dose adjustments due to decreased bodily functions. Overdose may lead to symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia, necessitating immediate medical assistance. As this medication can affect the heart and blood vessels, regular check-ups and monitoring of symptoms are important.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, coughing with fever and respiratory distress, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• heartburn
• abdominal bloating
• itching
• rash
• pruritus

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle