Cilostazol Tablet (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As Cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100 mg taken orally twice a day. Adjust as necessary based on age and symptoms.

This drug works to improve blood circulation and is used in the treatment of cerebral infarction; however, it can increase heart rate, potentially leading to symptoms of angina, so careful observation is required for any symptoms such as chest pain. It should not be used in patients with a tendency to bleed or at high risk of bleeding, patients with congestive heart failure, those allergic to this drug or its ingredients, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or thrombolytics, women during menstruation, patients with coronary artery stenosis, patients with severe renal or liver dysfunction, diabetic patients, hypertensive patients, and those with certain heart diseases should use this drug carefully and monitor their conditions closely. This drug may cause serious side effects such as bleeding, decreased blood cells, interstitial pneumonia, cardiac irregularities, and liver dysfunction, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Various side effects such as dizziness, headaches, digestive disturbances, skin rashes, and palpitations may occur, so symptoms should be monitored closely, and consultation with a physician may be necessary. Since this drug is metabolized in the liver, it may alter blood concentration levels when taken with certain medications, so caution regarding interactions is necessary, and concomitant use with grapefruit juice should be avoided. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this drug, and dosage should be adjusted or used cautiously for children and the elderly based on physical function. In case of overdose, severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. During administration of this drug, blood pressure and blood status should be regularly checked to reduce the risk of bleeding, and caution should be exercised regarding dizziness while driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Headaches, nausea, vomiting, altered consciousness, hemiplegia, cerebral hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, pulmonary hemorrhage, subcutaneous hemorrhage, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, nasal hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, hematuria, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, fever, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray findings, interstitial pneumonia associated with eosinophilia, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina, ventricular tachycardia, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, elevated ALP

Mild side effects

• Photosensitivity reactions
• rashes
• urticaria
• itching
• back pain
• infections
• chills
• malaise
• neck stiffness
• pelvic pain

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is advisable to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps to maintain the effectiveness of the drug for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 200 tablets/bottle