Unistar Sustained Release Capsule 100 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the standard 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, which could result in angina symptoms such as chest pain; therefore, careful monitoring for angina symptoms is necessary. It should not be used in patients at high risk of bleeding or who have had recent bleeding disorders, patients with heart failure, patients allergic to this medication, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, women who are menstruating, patients with coronary artery disease, patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment, patients with diabetes, patients with hypertension, and patients with certain heart conditions should use this medication with caution. Side effects may include headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort, and in rare cases, severe bleeding, blood abnormalities, pneumonia, and heart problems may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. This medication is used after symptoms of cerebral infarction have stabilized, blood pressure must be well controlled, and if angina symptoms occur, the administration should be discontinued or the dosage adjusted. Dizziness may occur, so caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery, and taking it with food may increase blood concentration and risk of side effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, blood concentration may change when taken with certain medications, so it should be used with caution and under a doctor's advice. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and caution is needed for children and the elderly regarding safety. In case of overdose, severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and rapid heart rate may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, breathlessness or difficulty in breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

A hard capsule with an upper and lower white color containing white or light yellow granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle