Silostam Extended-Release Capsule 200 mg (Silostazol)

Adult dose

For silostazol, the usual adult dose is 200 mg taken orally once a day. It is recommended to take this medication on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This drug may increase heart rate and poses a risk of angina symptoms, so careful observation of symptoms such as chest pain is necessary. Patients with a risk of bleeding, recent bleeding disorders, or those who have undergone surgery should not use this medication, and patients with congestive heart failure may experience worsening symptoms when taking this drug. Patients with a history of allergic reactions and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers should not be given this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, women during menstruation, patients with coronary artery stenosis, severe renal or liver failure, diabetes, hypertension, and arrhythmias should use this medication with caution. This drug may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint swelling, and in serious cases, bleeding, blood abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, and heart problems may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to medical personnel immediately. Dizziness may occur when taking this medication, 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 best to take it on an empty stomach. This medication is metabolized in the liver, and the blood concentration may change when taken with certain drugs, so it is important to consult with a physician or pharmacist regarding concomitant medications. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this medication, and if they are taking it, they should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety for children or newborns has not been established, so care should be taken when using it. Elderly patients may need dosage adjustment due to decreased bodily functions. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may appear, and immediate medical attention should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, abnormal breathing with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also recommended to store the drug at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

An opaque capsule with a white or light yellow granular content

Package unit

For domestic use - 200 capsules/bottle, For domestic use - 30 capsules/bottle