Silvestar Sustained Release Capsule 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate and worsen angina symptoms; therefore, symptoms such as chest pain should be closely monitored. It should not be administered to patients at risk of bleeding or those with recent hemorrhagic stroke or active peptic ulcers. Patients with congestive heart failure, those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, pregnant or nursing women should also avoid its use. Caution is advised for patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, women who are menstruating, and those with heart diseases; blood pressure and heart rates should be closely monitored. This medication may cause side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort, and treatment should be stopped immediately if severe bleeding or blood abnormalities occur. For patients with cerebral infarction, administration should begin after stabilization of symptoms, with particular attention paid to blood pressure control. Awareness is needed as dizziness may occur when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food may increase blood concentration and the risk of side effects; therefore, it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach, allowing at least a 3-hour interval between meals and medication. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, elderly patients, and those with diabetes should have dosage adjustments and monitoring. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, interactions may occur when taken with certain drugs, and consultation with a physician or pharmacist about concomitant medication is essential. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this drug, and its safety for children has not been sufficiently verified. In the case of overdose, severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and arrhythmias may occur, so immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, breathing problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction (jaundice), sudden and

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should also be kept away from extremely hot or cold places, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow granule inside, and white on both ends.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle