Siltan Extended Release Capsule 100 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

For cilostazol, the usual adult dosage is to take 200 mg once daily by mouth. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may cause increased heart rate, leading to symptoms of angina; hence, careful observation for symptoms such as chest pain is required. It should not be used in patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently experienced hemorrhagic disorders, nor in patients with congestive heart failure or a history of allergic reactions to this medication. It should not be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, or thrombolytics should use it cautiously due to increased risk of bleeding. Women on their menstrual period, patients with coronary artery stenosis, and those with severely impaired kidney or liver function should also exercise caution. Diabetic patients may be more susceptible to bleeding side effects, so caution is advised. This medication may cause a variety of adverse reactions; common symptoms include headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort. Serious adverse reactions reported include bleeding, blood cell reduction, interstitial pneumonia, and cardiac problems, and immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary if unusual symptoms occur. Dizziness may occur during use, requiring caution in driving or operating machinery. Taking it with food may increase drug concentration and side effects, so it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach, especially avoiding high-fat meals. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, interactions may occur when taken with certain other drugs, hence informing healthcare professionals about other drugs being taken is advised. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and dosage adjustments and caution are needed when administering to children or the elderly due to potential body function weaknesses. In case of overdose, severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, and appropriate treatment at a hospital should be sought immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• back pain
• infection

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

Appearance

A white or light yellow hard capsule containing granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle