Cilostazol Extended-Release Capsule 200mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, 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 lead to symptoms of angina, so careful observation of symptoms such as chest pain is necessary. It should not be used in patients with bleeding risks or bleeding disorders. It should also not be administered to patients with congestive heart failure, those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, pregnant or nursing women. Caution should be exercised when used in conjunction with anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents due to an increased risk of bleeding. Women menstruating, those with severe renal failure, liver failure, diabetes, etc., should be administered with caution. Patients with heart disease or arrhythmia should also be monitored closely. This medication may cause side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort; if serious adverse reactions occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. In patients with cerebral infarction, administration should begin after symptoms are stabilized, and blood pressure should be closely monitored. Symptoms such as dizziness may occur before driving or operating machinery, so caution is recommended. Taking this medication with food may increase drug concentration and risk of side effects, so it is best taken on an empty stomach. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and it should be used cautiously in children and the elderly. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This drug is metabolized in the liver; therefore, patients with impaired liver or kidney function should take it with caution. Additionally, interaction with certain drugs can occur, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals of all medications being taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reactions
• rashes
• itching
• back pain

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

Appearance

A hard capsule with white or light yellow granules that is white on the top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle