Daewoong Cilostazol Extended-Release Capsule 200 mg

Adult dose

Typically, 200 mg is administered orally once a day to adults. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may cause rapid heartbeats, which could lead to symptoms of angina, thus careful observation of angina symptoms is required. It should not be used in patients at risk of bleeding or in those who have recently experienced a hemorrhagic stroke or major surgery. Patients with congestive heart failure, those allergic to any component of this medication, pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid using it. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet medications that increase the risk of bleeding must closely monitor for signs of bleeding when using this medication. Women during menstruation, patients with narrowed coronary arteries, and those with severely impaired kidney or liver function should be cautious when using this medication. Diabetic patients may experience side effects like bleeding more easily, so caution is necessary. This medication may cause various side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, heart palpitations, joint pain, and if serious side effects are suspected, medical advice should be sought immediately. Dizziness may occur during administration, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking it with food may increase the drug's effect, so it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach, especially after high-fat meals. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, those with liver or kidney function impairment may require a dose adjustment. Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant should not use it, and discontinuation is recommended for breastfeeding women. Safety has not been established for children or newborns, so use should be avoided. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects due to weakened bodily functions, hence dose adjustment and caution are necessary. In case of overdose, severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical assistance is required. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any medications, make sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest pain (chest tightness), difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusional state, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

• Headaches
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• back pain
• chills

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is important to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding places that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

An opaque capsule with a white or pale yellow granule.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle