Rosazol CR Capsule 100 Milligrams (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

For cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 200 mg orally once daily. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may increase heart rate, which could lead to angina symptoms; therefore, it is essential to check for symptoms such as chest pain carefully. It should not be used in patients at high risk of bleeding or those who have recently experienced bleeding, patients with heart failure, individuals allergic to this medication, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Caution is advised when taken with blood-thinning medications as it may increase the risk of bleeding, and women during menstruation should use it cautiously due to bleeding risks. Patients with significantly impaired kidney or liver function, diabetes, chronic hypertension, or arrhythmias require special caution when using this medication. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, heart palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort; if unusual symptoms occur, consult a physician. Rarely, severe side effects such as bleeding, decreased blood cell counts, liver disease, pneumonia, and heart issues may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention if symptoms arise. This medication may cause dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, and it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach as taking it with food may increase blood concentration and the risk of side effects. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and those who are breastfeeding should discontinue breastfeeding. Safety for children or infants has not been sufficiently established. Elderly individuals may need dose adjustments due to decreased body function. Overdose may manifest as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and rapid heartbeat; immediate medical treatment is required. This medication is metabolized in the liver, thus a higher blood concentration may occur when taken with certain drugs, so consult your physician regarding drug interactions. Caution is needed when using it with other medications that lower blood pressure, as it may cause rapid changes in heart rate.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral mucosal pain, eye mucosal pain, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of skin or eyes, extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output,

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, ideally at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This storage method helps maintain the drug's efficacy for a prolonged period.

Appearance

A hard capsule consisting of a white or pale yellow granule with a white top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle