Silorletal Extended Release Capsule 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate, so symptoms of angina such as chest pain should be closely monitored. It should not be administered to patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently undergone bleeding disorders and surgeries. Patients with congestive heart failure, known allergy to this medication, and women who are pregnant or lactating should also avoid use. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents that increase the risk of bleeding, women during menstruation, and those with severe renal or liver failure should be administered with caution. Patients with diabetes or hypertension, or those with abnormal heart rhythms, also need to exercise caution. This medication may cause various side effects, including headache, diarrhea, palpitations, and joint pain; in serious cases, bleeding, heart problems, or liver function abnormalities may occur. If any unusual symptoms appear during use, it is essential to promptly inform a healthcare professional. Since taking this medication with food may increase drug concentration, it is better to take it on an empty stomach, and caution is particularly advised after high-fat meals. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is crucial to consult a healthcare professional about any other medications being taken. Women who are pregnant or possibly pregnant, as well as those who are lactating, should not take this medication and should discontinue breastfeeding if they do take it. Safety for children and newborns has not been established, so use is not recommended. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to decreased body function. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought. Caution should be exercised as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest discomfort, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, asthma, atrial fibrillation, angina, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, cerebral hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, consciousness disorders, hemiplegia, respiratory distress accompanied by cough+fever, liver abnormalities (jaundice), jaundice, severe edema, renal failure, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, interstitial pneumonia, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, hypoglycemia,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• anxiety (excitement)
• nausea
• dyspepsia
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• itching
• rash

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or light yellow granular content, consisting of a white capsule body and cap

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle