Silotera Tablet 50 mg (Silostazol)

Adult dosage

Silostazol is typically administered orally as 100 mg twice daily for an adult. Adjustments should be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication can increase heart rate, posing a risk of angina symptoms; thus, careful observation for symptoms like chest pain is necessary. Patients with a risk of bleeding, recent bleeding disorders, or those who have undergone surgery should not use this medication. It should not be administered to patients with congestive heart failure, as it may worsen symptoms. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should also refrain from taking this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, or other medications that increase bleeding risk should use this medication cautiously and monitor for bleeding symptoms. Women during menstruation should also be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Patients with coronary artery stenosis should be careful with the administration of this medication, as it may increase heart rate and exacerbate angina. Patients with severely compromised kidney or liver function, diabetes, persistent hypertension, and cardiac arrhythmias should take special care when using this medication. This medication may cause various side effects such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, blood pressure changes, and palpitations; thus, any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare provider immediately. During administration, it is essential to monitor closely for signs of bleeding or blood disorders, and since dizziness may occur, caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so caution is needed when combined with other drugs that may affect liver function. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, and dosage adjustments may be necessary for children and the elderly based on physical function. Severe side effects may occur in cases of overdose, so it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration guidelines.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing with coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination abnormalities

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. The recommended storage temperature is at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle