Saporin Tablet (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, the usual adult dose is 100 mg taken orally three times a day after meals. Adjustments may be made based on age and symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to patients with bleeding as it may increase the risk of further bleeding. It is safer not to use in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as it may harm the fetus. Women during menstruation or those with a tendency to bleed should use this medication cautiously, as there is a possibility of increased bleeding. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents should use caution as there may be an increased risk of bleeding. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should use this medication with caution since its elimination may be affected. Elderly patients should start with a low dose and carefully monitor their condition due to potential increases in drug concentration from decreased kidney and liver function. It is advisable to have regular blood tests during this treatment to check for bleeding or blood abnormalities. Serious side effects such as severe bleeding, blood disorders, and liver dysfunction may occur, and symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. If allergic reactions or hypersensitivity responses such as skin rashes or itching occur, medication should be stopped and healthcare professionals notified. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, stomatitis, heartburn, abdominal pain, and constipation may occur; consult a doctor if discomfort is severe. Cardiovascular symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pain or neurological symptoms like drowsiness, headache, and dizziness may be present. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication, and if it must be used, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Safety in children has not been established, so it is preferable not to administer it to pediatric patients. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, tendency to bleed (gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, cutaneous bleeding), agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, liver dysfunction and jaundice, erythema.

Mild side effects

Vomiting, stomatitis, nausea, foreign body sensation (in the esophagus), heartburn, abdominal pain, constipation, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, diarrhea, palpitations, chest pain, facial flushing, swelling of the hands, drowsiness, taste disturbance, headache, dizziness, proteinuria, hematuria, elevated BUN, increased creatinine, pharyngitis, pharyngeal discomfort, pharyngeal burning sensation, weight gain, elevated serum triglycerides, elevated serum cholesterol, decreased serum albumin, decreased serum calcium, glycosuria, urinary sediment.

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets with a score line

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle