Rostalsul Capsule 100 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual dosage is 200 mg taken orally once a day for adults. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication can increase heart rate and may cause angina symptoms such as chest pain; therefore, symptoms should be monitored closely. It should not be administered to patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently had bleeding strokes or gastrointestinal bleeding. It is also safer for patients with congestive heart failure, those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, and pregnant or nursing women to avoid use. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, women menstruating, and patients with heart diseases should use this medication cautiously. Patients with severely impaired heart, kidney, or liver function and diabetic patients should also be cautious with administration; patients with uncontrolled blood pressure require careful attention. Various side effects, such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort, may occur; any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. If signs of bleeding or blood-related abnormalities appear, administration should be stopped, and appropriate treatment should be received. Since dizziness may occur, care should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and taking this medication with meals may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so drug interactions may occur when taken with certain medications; consult a doctor or pharmacist if there are any concomitant medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication and should consult a specialist if necessary. Children and the elderly may have different body functions, so dosage adjustment and caution are needed when administering this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and increased heart rate may occur; immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity
• rash
• itching
• back pain
• infection

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture ingress and should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the potency of the medication and prevents degradation.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or light yellow granule.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle