Jiretal CR Capsule 100mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

Cilostazol is usually administered orally as a single dose of 200mg once daily for adults. It should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may cause an increase in heart rate, which could lead to symptoms of angina, so it is important to monitor for symptoms such as chest pain. This medication should not be used in patients at risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a hemorrhagic stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. Patients with congestive heart failure or those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, as well as women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should also not be administered this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, menstruating women, those with severe renal insufficiency or hepatic failure, and diabetic patients should use this medication with caution. Adverse effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, and joint pain may occur during the use of this medication, and if severe bleeding or symptoms of hematologic diseases appear, they should consult a healthcare professional immediately. Dizziness may occur after taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery, and it is better to take it on an empty stomach, as taking it with food may increase blood concentration and the risk of side effects. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, blood concentration may change when taken with certain drugs; therefore, dosage adjustments may be needed according to the healthcare professional’s instructions when taken in combination. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication and should discontinue breastfeeding if using it. The safety in children or newborns has not been established, so it is advisable to avoid use. Elderly individuals may have decreased bodily functions, so caution and dosage adjustments should be taken. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and increased heart rate may occur, so immediate medical treatment is necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output, systemic severe reactions.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow granular content, with a white upper and lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle