Silostoserban Capsule 200mg (Silostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate, which could pose a risk of angina symptoms, so it is essential to closely monitor symptoms such as chest pain. It should not be used in patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently suffered from a bleeding disorder or surgery. It is also not recommended for patients with heart failure symptoms. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medication. Patients on anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., need to use it carefully as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Women during menstruation should also be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Special attention is required for patients with heart disease or severely impaired kidney and liver function, diabetes patients, and hypertension patients. This medication can cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, chest discomfort, etc., and if serious adverse reactions occur, it should be discontinued immediately, and a hospital visit is necessary. Dizziness may occur during taking this medication; hence caution is required while driving or operating machinery. Taking the medication with food may increase the concentration of the drug and the risk of side effects, so it is better to take it on an empty stomach, especially avoiding after high-fat meals. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, caution is required as the drug concentration may change when taken with certain other medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication and should discontinue nursing if necessary. Safety in children or newborns has not been established; therefore, its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may have reduced physical function, so dosage adjustments and care are necessary. In case of an overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical assistance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest pain, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory difficulties accompanying cough and fever, breath problems, yellowing of skin or eyes, extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, lightning headache

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 avoid exposure to air or moisture. Additionally, it is safely stored at room temperature between 1°C to 30°C, which is neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow granule, presenting in white color on both top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle