Siloen Tablets (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100mg orally twice a day. Adjustments should be made appropriately based on age and symptoms.

This medication may increase heart rate and cause symptoms of angina, so symptoms such as chest pain should be monitored closely. It should not be used in patients at high risk of bleeding, patients with congestive heart failure, patients with allergies to this medication or its ingredients, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Caution is required when administering to patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, women menstruating, patients with coronary artery disease, patients with severe renal or hepatic failure, and patients with diabetes. This medication can cause serious side effects such as bleeding, blood cell reduction, interstitial pneumonia, heart-related anomalies, and liver dysfunction, so if abnormal symptoms occur, administration should be immediately stopped and treatment sought. Dizziness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so when used in combination with certain medications, blood concentrations may increase, raising the risk of side effects, necessitating dose adjustments and careful monitoring. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if nursing. Safety for pediatric or neonatal use has not been established, so caution is needed in such cases. Elderly individuals should use this medication with care, as physical function may be reduced, and doses should be adjusted. In case of overdose, symptoms like headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, and arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme malaise throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• rash
• itching
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle