SiloDil Extended-Release Capsules 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate and worsen angina symptoms, so it should be carefully monitored in case of symptoms such as chest pain. It should not be used in patients with a risk of bleeding, those who have recently suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, those with uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure patients, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients currently taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, women during menstruation, patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, and diabetic patients should be treated with caution. Side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort may occur; if any abnormal symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. If bleeding symptoms or signs of blood abnormalities occur, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Dizziness may occur, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery; it is preferable to take the medication on an empty stomach since taking it with food can increase its blood concentration. This medication is metabolized in the liver, and taking it with certain drugs can alter its blood concentration, so it should be taken after consulting a physician. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it, and breastfeeding should be discontinued if taking this medication. The safety in children or neonates has not been established, so it should be avoided, and elderly patients may require dosage adjustment due to reduced body function. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• photosensitivity
• indigestion

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety for a long time.

Appearance

A hard capsule containing white or light yellow granules with a white upper and lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle