Cilostazol SR Tablets 100 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

For cilostazol, adults typically take 200 mg orally once a day. This drug should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may increase heart rate, so symptoms of angina may occur, and careful observation for symptoms such as chest pain is required. It should not be given to patients at risk of bleeding or those with recent hemorrhagic stroke, active peptic ulcer, etc., as bleeding risks may increase. It should be avoided in patients with congestive heart failure due to potential exacerbation of symptoms. Patients allergic to this drug or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also not be administered this drug. Caution is needed for patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, women during menstruation, patients with coronary artery stenosis, severe renal or liver failure, diabetic patients, and hypertensive patients. Patients with arrhythmias or structural heart issues also require caution, and any new cardiac symptoms that arise during this medication should be reported immediately. Side effects may include headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, chest discomfort, etc., and serious side effects such as bleeding, blood abnormalities, pneumonia, or heart failure may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. This drug may cause dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, and taking it with food may increase blood concentration and risk of side effects, so it is best to take it on an empty stomach. Patients with impaired liver and kidney function may need dose adjustments due to potential changes in drug concentration. There are many drug interactions, especially with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, certain antibiotics, and calcium channel blockers that may increase bleeding risks or drug concentration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid use as it may affect the fetus or newborn, and safety in children has not been established. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, requiring careful dosing adjustments. Overdose may present headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, etc., and immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, clammy skin, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral and ocular mucosa, dyspnea or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory anomalies accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, and urination changes.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reactions
• rash
• itching
• anxiety
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a well-sealed container that prevents air from entering, kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

White oval sustained-release tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, For domestic use - 100 tablets/bottle, For export - 10 tablets/bottle, For export - 30 tablets/bottle, For export - 100 tablets/bottle, For export - 30 tablets/ptp [(10 tablets/ptp x 3)]