Silozon Sustained Release Capsule 200mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication works by thinning the blood to prevent thrombus formation. However, taking this medication may increase heart rate, leading to symptoms of angina such as chest pain, so it is important to carefully monitor for symptoms of angina. This drug should not be used in patients at high risk of bleeding or those with bleeding disorders, and patients who have recently had a hemorrhagic stroke or surgery should also avoid it. Patients with congestive heart failure, those allergic to this medication, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid taking this medicine. Patients currently on anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or thrombolytics should exercise caution as the risk of bleeding may increase. Women who are menstruating also face a risk of bleeding and should be administered this medication with caution. Particular care is needed for patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, patients with diabetes, those with severe hypertension, and patients with cardiac arrhythmias. This medication may cause side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort; if serious bleeding or abnormalities in blood symptoms appear, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a physician. Dizziness may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food can increase blood concentration, raising the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach, particularly after a high-fat meal. This medication is metabolized in the liver, so attention should be paid to drug interactions when taken with other medications that affect liver metabolism, and it is safer not to take it with grapefruit juice. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication, and breastfeeding women should also refrain from using it. Safety in children and newborns has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it. Elderly patients may have diminished physical function, requiring careful dosage adjustments and monitoring. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and rapid heartbeat may occur, and immediate medical care should be sought.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• phototoxic reaction
• rash
• itching
• back pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees. Proper storage will maintain the drug's effectiveness and ensure its safe use.

Appearance

An opaque capsule with a white or light yellow granular content

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle