Prostaler Extended-Release Capsule 100 Milligrams (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This drug works to improve blood circulation and inhibit platelet aggregation. When taking this medication, there may be an increase in heart rate leading to angina-like symptoms such as chest pain, so careful observation of angina symptoms is necessary. Patients at risk of bleeding or in states that may induce bleeding, those with congestive heart failure, those allergic to this medication or its components, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, women during menstruation, patients with coronary artery stenosis, those with severe kidney or liver dysfunction, diabetic patients, those with high blood pressure or specific heart diseases should use this medication cautiously. This drug can cause various side effects including headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, arthralgia, chest discomfort, etc., and severe bleeding, blood abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, or heart problems may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. It is important to periodically check blood pressure and heart condition during treatment, and educate the patient to recognize signs of bleeding or early symptoms of blood disorders. Dizziness may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Taking the medication with food can increase blood concentration, raising the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so when taken with other drugs that affect liver metabolism, blood concentration may change, and caution is needed to avoid taking it with specific medications or grapefruit juice. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should discontinue breastfeeding while on this medication. Safety for pediatric or neonatal use has not been established, so caution is warranted, and elderly patients may require dose adjustments due to potential decline in bodily functions. In case of overdose, severe headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmia may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly decreased urine output

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 sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps to preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or light yellow granule inside, both top and bottom white.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle