Siltotel Sustained-Release Capsule 200mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication can increase heart rate and may induce angina symptoms, so it is important to carefully monitor for angina symptoms such as chest pain. It should not be administered to patients at risk of bleeding, or those who have recently experienced hemorrhagic stroke, peptic ulcers, or undergone surgery. It should also be avoided in patients with congestive heart failure, those allergic to this medication, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, menstruating women, patients with severe renal or liver failure, and diabetics should use it with caution. Side effects may include headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort; in severe cases, symptoms like bleeding, blood abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, and cardiac issues can occur, so consult a healthcare professional immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. In patients with cerebral infarction, therapy should begin after symptoms stabilize, blood pressure should be well controlled, and administration should be adjusted if excessive heart rate increases occur. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness, and it is recommended to take this medication on an empty stomach since food may increase the drug concentration. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, it can alter blood levels when taken with certain medications, and a discussion with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this medication, and dosage adjustments may be needed for children and the elderly based on physiological function. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, so immediate medical attention is required.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest pain, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/eye mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory issues, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and very

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reactions
• rash
• itching
• back pain

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and enable safe use.

Appearance

A hard capsule with white or light yellow granules, with the capsule being white on the top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle