Silotex Sustained Release Capsule 200 Milligrams (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

For cilostazol, the usual adult dosage 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, potentially worsening angina symptoms, so careful observation of angina symptoms is required. It should not be used in patients at risk of bleeding, those with bleeding disorders, recent hemorrhagic stroke, or who have undergone surgery. Patients with congestive heart failure or a history of allergy to any ingredients of this medication should also abstain from its use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not be administered this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelets that increase bleeding risk should use this medication with caution, and women during menstruation should also be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Patients with coronary artery stenosis should be careful as this medication may increase heart rate and worsen angina. Patients with severe kidney or liver failure are at risk of heightened drug concentration and should be administered cautiously. Patients with diabetes or persistently high blood pressure are also at increased risk of bleeding or other side effects when using this medication, so caution is necessary. This medication may result in various side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, and joint pain; if abnormal symptoms occur, medical consultation is essential. If symptoms of blood abnormalities or bleeding occur, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be pursued. This medication can cause dizziness, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Taking it with food may increase blood concentration, thereby increasing the risk of side effects, so it is better taken on an empty stomach. As the drug is metabolized in the liver, caution is required when used in conjunction with other medications that affect liver function, and it should not be taken with grapefruit juice. Pregnant women should refrain from taking this medication due to potential risks to the fetus, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if using this drug. The safety of this medication in children and low-birth-weight infants has not been established, so its use should be approached with caution. Elderly patients may have reduced bodily functions, so careful monitoring of dosage is necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (skin or eyes turning yellow), extreme drowsiness, sudden and very severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reaction
• rash
• urticaria
• pruritus

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

Appearance

A hard capsule with white or pale yellow granules, with the upper and lower parts in white.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle