Sapogen (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, take 100 mg orally three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to patients with bleeding conditions. Conditions that pose a risk of bleeding, such as hemophilia or gastrointestinal ulcers, may worsen bleeding. It is safer for pregnant or potentially pregnant women not to use this drug, as harmful effects on the fetus have been reported in animal studies. Patients menstruating or with a tendency to bleed should use this drug with caution due to an increased risk of bleeding. Caution is necessary when using this medication in conjunction with anticoagulants or platelet aggregation inhibitors, as the risk of bleeding may increase. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should use this drug cautiously, as it may affect the elimination of the drug. Elderly patients may experience increased drug concentration due to weakened kidney and liver function; therefore, it is advisable to start with a lower dose and closely monitor their condition. While taking this medication, it is advisable to regularly monitor blood tests for symptoms of bleeding, liver function anomalies, and blood abnormalities, as side effects may occur. If allergic reactions such as hives, rash, or itching occur, the use of the medication should be stopped immediately. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, and diarrhea may occur; if severe symptoms arise, consult a doctor. Cardiovascular symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pain have also been reported, so immediate notification to healthcare professionals is necessary if these symptoms occur. It is preferable for pregnant and nursing women not to use this drug, and if it must be used, breastfeeding should be avoided. The safety of this medication has not been established for children, so it is advisable not to use it in this population. This drug should be kept out of the reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (hematemesis and melena, etc.), cerebral hemorrhage, subcutaneous hemorrhage, agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, urticaria, dyspnea

Mild side effects

• Erythema
• rash
• redness
• papules
• itching
• vomiting
• stomatitis
• nausea
• foreign body sensation (esophagus)
• heartburn

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle