Cilostazol Sustained-Release Capsule 100mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate and trigger angina symptoms, so it is important to closely monitor for symptoms such as chest pain. Patients with a risk of bleeding or bleeding disorders, congestive heart failure, those allergic to this medication, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication. Patients taking medications such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents that increase the risk of bleeding, women during menstrual periods, patients with heart diseases, patients with severe renal or hepatic failure, and diabetic patients should use this medication with caution. Side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitation, joint pain, and chest discomfort may occur while taking this medication, and if serious adverse reactions occur, immediate consultation with a doctor is necessary. Particularly, if symptoms of bleeding or signs of blood disorders appear, quickly inform healthcare personnel and a blood test should confirm the status. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food may increase drug concentration, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach and maintain at least a 3-hour interval between meals and drug intake. This medication is metabolized in the liver, thus co-administration with certain drugs may increase drug concentrations and the risk of side effects, so it is essential to consult a physician or pharmacist about any concurrently used medications. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use this medication, and those who are breastfeeding should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety has not been established in children and infants, so caution is advised with its use. Elderly patients may require dosage adjustments due to decreased physical function. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical treatment is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urination.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitation
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• anxiety
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

An opaque white capsule containing white or light yellow granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle