Siltal 50 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100 mg orally twice a day. Adjustments can be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication may increase heart rate and worsen symptoms of angina, so careful observation of symptoms such as chest pain is required. It should not be used in patients with a risk of bleeding or recent hemorrhagic stroke, active peptic ulcer, or uncontrolled hypertension. It should also be avoided in patients with congestive heart failure as it may worsen symptoms. Patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to this medication or its ingredients should not use it. Pregnant women, women of childbearing potential, and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medication, and if they are breastfeeding, they should stop nursing. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., should use caution as there may be an increased risk of bleeding. Women who are menstruating may also have an increased risk of bleeding and should be cautious when taking it. Patients with coronary artery stenosis may experience increased heart rate and angina due to this medication, so caution is necessary. Patients with severe renal or hepatic failure may have increased blood concentration of this medication, necessitating careful administration. Diabetic patients or those with impaired glucose tolerance may experience bleeding side effects more easily and should be cautious. Hypertensive patients should check their blood pressure control status adequately, and if blood pressure continues to rise, they should be careful when taking it. Patients with cardiac arrhythmias or conditions such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia should also use caution when taking this medication. This medication can cause serious side effects such as bleeding, blood abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina, and jaundice, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, administration should be stopped immediately and medical consultation should be sought. Dizziness may occur, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. This medication can interact with various drugs, so if other medications are being taken, it is essential to inform medical personnel. Elderly patients may have diminished physical function and may require dose adjustment. Serious side effects may occur in case of overdose, so it is crucial to adhere to the prescribed dosage and administration guidelines.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mouth/eyes mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, pronounced lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• heartburn
• abdominal distension
• back pain
• infection
• chills

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container that is well-sealed from the air, and kept at room temperature between 1 degrees and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will maintain the medication’s efficacy for a longer time and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle