Silostam Tablets 50mg (Silostazol)

Adult dose

As silostazol, the usual adult dose is 100mg orally, twice a day. Adjust dosage appropriately depending on age and symptoms.

This medication may increase the heart rate, worsening angina symptoms, so careful observation for angina symptoms is necessary. It should not be administered to patients at high risk of bleeding or those who have had recent bleeding disorders. Patients with weak cardiac function, such as those with congestive heart failure, should also avoid this medication as it may worsen symptoms. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and breastfeeding women should not use this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., may experience an increased risk of bleeding; therefore, this should be administered cautiously. Women during menstruation should also be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Patients with coronary artery stenosis should be cautious as this medication may increase the heart rate and exacerbate angina. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function may be affected in drug metabolism, requiring careful use. Patients with diabetes or consistently high blood pressure may have an increased risk of bleeding or cardiovascular side effects when using this medication. Patients with arrhythmias or cardiac structural abnormalities should also be cautious as heart problems may arise while taking this medication. This medication can cause serious side effects such as bleeding, blood abnormalities, pneumonia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, liver function abnormalities, etc.; consult a doctor immediately if symptoms appear. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so be cautious of interactions that may alter blood concentration when taken with certain drugs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid taking this medication, and children or the elderly may require dosage adjustments due to differences in bodily function. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, necessitating immediate treatment.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• pallor
• cerebral hemorrhage
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain
• pruritus
• rash
• itching
• back pain

Store this medication in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle - 100 tablets/bottle