SiloStose Sustained Release Capsule 100mg (Siltostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate and cause symptoms of angina, so careful observation of symptoms such as chest pain is required. It should not be administered to patients at risk of bleeding or those with recent hemorrhagic strokes or active peptic ulcers. Patients with congestive heart failure or a history of hypersensitivity to this medication, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women, should avoid its use. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., are at increased risk of bleeding and should be administered with caution. Women during menstruation, patients with coronary artery stenosis, severe renal and liver failure, and patients with diabetes also require caution. This medication may cause various adverse reactions such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, and joint pain, so any symptoms must be reported immediately. In patients with cerebral infarction, administration should be started after symptoms are stable, with special attention to blood pressure control. If signs of bleeding or abnormal blood symptoms occur, administration must be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Dizziness may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. It is best to take this medication on an empty stomach, with at least a 3-hour interval from meals. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function may experience changes in drug concentration, requiring dose adjustment. Pregnant women, women of childbearing potential, and nursing mothers are advised not to take this medication and to discontinue breastfeeding. Elderly patients should adjust the dosage due to decreased bodily function for safety. In cases of overdose, severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication interacts with several drugs; therefore, patients taking other medications should consult their healthcare provider.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, difficulty or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• dry skin
• boil
• skin hypertrophy

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent contact with air or moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage preserves the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

A hard capsule composed of an upper and lower white section containing white or light yellow granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle