Prosthal Sustained Release Capsule 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, an adult usually takes 200 mg once a day orally. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication acts to improve blood circulation and inhibit platelet aggregation. When taking this medication, there may be an increase in heart rate, leading to symptoms of angina such as chest pain; therefore, careful observation of angina symptoms is necessary. Patients with a risk of bleeding or those with a recent hemorrhagic stroke or those who have undergone surgery should not use this medication. Patients with congestive heart failure or those who have had allergic reactions to this medication, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, should also avoid using it. When used with other drugs that affect blood coagulation, the risk of bleeding may increase, requiring careful management. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, or arrhythmias should also exercise caution when using this medication. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, arthralgia, and chest discomfort; if serious bleeding, liver dysfunction, pneumonia, or other symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Dizziness may occur during use, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food may increase its blood concentration, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach, especially after a high-fat meal. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so dosage adjustment may be needed for patients with liver dysfunction or severe kidney impairment. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding women should also discontinue use. Children and the elderly may have different body functions, so care should be taken when administering this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headaches, diarrhea, hypotension, and increased heart rate may occur, so inform a healthcare professional immediately. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, notify your healthcare provider of any other medications being taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary symptoms

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the medication's effectiveness and safety can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

White or pale yellow granules contained in an opaque white hard capsule.

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle, 200 capsules per bottle