Essilo Sustained Release Capsule 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

For adults, take 200 mg orally once a day. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may increase heart rate, so careful observation for symptoms of angina such as chest pain is required. It should not be used in patients at risk of bleeding or those with recent bleeding disorders or surgeries. It should be avoided in patients with heart failure due to the possibility of exacerbating symptoms. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this drug or its components should not take it. It is safe for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, to avoid this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., should be administered cautiously due to the increased risk of bleeding. Women who are menstruating need to be vigilant due to bleeding risks. Patients with coronary artery stenosis should be careful as increased heart rate may worsen angina symptoms when taking this medication. Patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment may have difficulty metabolizing and excreting this drug, leading to elevated blood concentration, requiring careful monitoring. Diabetic patients need to be observed as bleeding side effects may appear more prominently. Patients with high blood pressure should also be administered with caution while monitoring their blood pressure control status. Patients with arrhythmias or structural heart abnormalities should closely monitor their cardiac condition after taking this medication. This drug may cause side effects like headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort; consult a doctor if symptoms persist. If serious bleeding, blood abnormalities, hepatic dysfunction, pneumonia, or other symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. Dizziness may occur during this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Taking this medication with food may increase drug concentration and enhance side effect risks, so it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach and maintain a 3-hour interval from meals. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, informing about other medications taken concurrently is crucial, as drug concentrations may change. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication and should discontinue breastfeeding if on this medication. The safety of this medication for children or neonates has not been established, so caution is needed in their use. Elderly individuals may have decreased bodily functions, requiring cautious dosage adjustments. In case of overdose, severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• pain in limbs
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• anxiety
• nausea

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to safely preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or light yellow granular filling.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle