Siltotin Sustained Release Capsule 100 mg (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 can trigger angina symptoms, so careful observation for symptoms such as chest pain is required. This medication should not be used in patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a bleeding disorder. Patients with congestive heart failure, previous hypersensitivity to this medication, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also avoid its use. When used with anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, the risk of bleeding may increase, so blood coagulation status should be regularly monitored. This medication should be used with caution in patients with poor liver and kidney functions, and diabetic patients may also have an increased risk of bleeding. Blood pressure and heart condition should be regularly monitored while taking this medication, and if symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia or angina occur, consultation with a doctor should be sought immediately. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and diarrhea may occur, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food, especially high-fat meals, may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects, so it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach and allow a sufficient interval between meals and medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and those who are breastfeeding should discontinue breastfeeding during its use. In pediatric or elderly patients, dose adjustment and careful observation are necessary, and in case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and arrhythmia may occur, requiring immediate medical assistance. This medication may interact with liver metabolic enzymes, necessitating dose adjustments considering changes in drug concentration when taken with certain medications.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, asthmatic attacks, cough with fever accompanying respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can ensure the medication remains effective and safe for use.

Appearance

Hard capsule with white or pale yellow granules, upper and lower white.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle