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Sapomax Tablet (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Sapomax Tablet (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
코스맥스파마(주)
Appearance
This medicine is a white round film-coated tablet.
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201901704 · Approved 2019.03.21

Summary

Main use
Improvement of ischemic symptoms (ulcers, pain, etc.) in chronic arterial occlusive disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, take 100 mg per dose, three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately based on symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
코스맥스파마(주)

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of ischemic symptoms (ulcers, pain, etc.) in chronic arterial occlusive disease

  • Chronic arterial occlusive disease
  • Buerger's disease
  • obstructive atherosclerosis
  • diabetic peripheral vascular disease
  • ulcers
  • pain
  • cold sensation
  • ischemic symptoms
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This medication is used to improve ischemic symptoms such as ulcers, pain, and cold sensation in hands and feet caused by chronic arterial occlusive disease. It alleviates blood circulation disorders resulting from various causes such as Buerger's disease, obstructive atherosclerosis, and diabetic peripheral vascular disease, thereby helping individuals with inadequate blood circulation.

How to take

Adult dose

As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, take 100 mg per dose, three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately based on symptoms.

Precautions

This medicine should not be used in patients with bleeding. Taking this medicine in a bleeding state may increase the risk of worsening the bleeding. It is safer for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant not to use this medicine. Animal experiments have reported that it may adversely affect the fetus. Women who are menstruating or patients with a tendency for bleeding should use this medicine cautiously. It may worsen bleeding. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents should be careful since the risk of bleeding may increase when taking this medicine together. Patients with severely impaired renal function may experience side effects due to difficulties in the excretion of this medicine, so caution is advised. Elderly individuals are more likely to have decreased kidney and liver function, which can increase drug concentration, so they should start with a lower dose and be closely monitored. During the use of this medicine, patients should frequently observe for symptoms of bleeding, liver dysfunction, allergic reactions, and other abnormal symptoms. If problems arise, they should consult a doctor immediately. It is recommended to regularly check blood tests to monitor bleeding tendencies or liver function during treatment. Safety in children and adolescents has not been sufficiently confirmed, so it is advisable to avoid use. This medicine should be stored out of the reach of children, and care should be taken to avoid transferring to other containers, as it may degrade quality or pose a risk of accidents.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Tendency to bleed (gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage, subcutaneous bleeding), blood disorders (agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia), acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice (increased bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, γ-GTP, LDH), urticaria

Mild side effects

  • Erythema
  • rash
  • redness
  • papule
  • itching
  • vomiting
  • stomatitis
  • nausea
  • foreign body sensation (esophagus)
  • heartburn
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  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal distension
  • diarrhea
  • palpitations
  • chest pain
  • facial flushing
  • swelling of the hands
  • drowsiness
  • taste disorder
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • proteinuria
  • hematuria
  • increased BUN
  • increased creatinine
  • pharyngitis
  • discomfort in the pharynx
  • burning sensation in the pharynx
  • weight gain
  • increased serum triglycerides
  • increased serum cholesterol
  • increased serum albumin

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

This medicine is a white round film-coated tablet.

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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