Siloseol Extended-Release Capsule 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

Typically, an adult is to take 200 mg orally once a day. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This drug may increase heart rate, which could increase the risk of angina symptoms; therefore, symptoms such as chest pain should be monitored carefully. It should not be administered to patients at risk of bleeding or who have recently suffered a hemorrhagic stroke or undergone surgery, nor to patients with heart failure, those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, women menstruating, patients with heart disease, those with severe kidney or liver dysfunction, and diabetic patients should use this drug cautiously. This medication can cause side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort, and serious adverse events such as severe bleeding, hematologic abnormalities, pneumonia, and heart issues may occur; therefore, if any abnormal symptoms arise, medical personnel should be notified immediately. This drug should be started after symptoms are stabilized in patients with cerebral infarction, blood pressure must be well controlled, and if there are symptoms of bleeding or hematological disorders, prompt reporting is required. Dizziness may occur, thus caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects, so it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach; special caution should be taken after consuming a high-fat meal. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so care must be taken regarding drug interactions, as concurrent use with certain medications can alter blood concentration, and it should be avoided with grapefruit juice. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and if breastfeeding, they should discontinue nursing. Safety has not been established in children or infants, so caution is needed for their use. Elderly patients may have decreased body function, so careful dose adjustment is necessary. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest pain, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in 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, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reactions
• rashes
• urticaria
• itching

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. The appropriate storage temperature is at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, and it is best to avoid extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

A hard capsule consisting of a white or light yellow granule with a white upper and lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle