Citalopram Extended-Release Capsules 200mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate and pose a risk of angina symptoms, so careful monitoring of symptoms like chest pain is necessary. It should not be administered to patients at risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a bleeding disorder. Patients with congestive heart failure or a history of allergic reactions to this drug, pregnant or nursing women should also avoid it. Caution is necessary for patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents due to higher bleeding risks. Women menstruating, patients with heart diseases, and those with severely impaired kidney or liver function should also be monitored closely. Diabetic patients are at greater risk of bleeding side effects and should be careful. Patients with high blood pressure or arrhythmias require special attention when using this medication. Various side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain may occur, and if abnormal symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. During the medication, symptoms of bleeding or blood disorders may appear, and reporting symptoms quickly is essential. Dizziness may occur, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and it is advisable to space out meals and medication intake. Patients with reduced liver or kidney function may need dosage adjustments due to increased drug concentration. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid use as it may affect the fetus or infant. Elderly patients may have different drug responses due to weakened bodily functions, thus dosage adjustments are necessary. Overdose can result in severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, arrhythmias, and immediate medical care is required. This medication may interact with other drugs, so inform the healthcare professional of any other medications being taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest pain, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

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

Keep this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to store it at normal indoor temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or light yellow granule filling, with a white upper and lower shell.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle