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Nokshim Chem Silostazol Extended-Release Capsule 100 mg

Prescription medicationHard capsule경구Approval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Cilostazol›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
(주)녹십자
Appearance
A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow granule inside, both ends white
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 202001135 · Approved 2020.02.18

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2024.06.14. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of chronic arterial occlusive disease (ulcers, pain, etc.) and prevention of recurrence of cerebral infarction
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
For adults, take 200 mg orally once a day. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)녹십자

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of chronic arterial occlusive disease (ulcers, pain, etc.) and prevention of recurrence of cerebral infarction

  • Chronic arterial occlusive disease
  • ulcers
  • pain
  • coldness
  • cerebral infarction
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This medicine is used to improve ischemic symptoms such as ulcers, pain, and coldness caused by chronic arterial occlusive disease. It also has the effect of preventing recurrence after the onset of cerebral infarction. Therefore, it helps improve these symptoms and reduce the risk of recurrence of cerebral infarction by facilitating blood circulation.

How to take

Adult dose

For adults, take 200 mg orally once a day. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

Precautions

This medication can increase heart rate and may induce angina symptoms, thus careful observation should be performed for angina symptoms such as chest pain. It should not be administered to patients with a risk of bleeding, recent hemorrhagic stroke, severe hypertension, or congestive heart failure. It is also safer for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, as well as breastfeeding women to avoid using this medicine. If taking medications that increase the risk of bleeding, such as anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, caution should be exercised as the risk of bleeding may increase. This medication should be administered cautiously in patients with severe hypertension, diabetes, or impaired kidney or liver function, always considering the possibility of side effects. Symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort may arise during administration, so if abnormal symptoms occur, consult with a healthcare professional immediately. This medication may cause dizziness, so care should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Taking it with food may increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. It may interact with other medications, so especially when taking drugs that inhibit or affect liver metabolic enzymes, consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. In case of overdose, severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia may occur, so immediate hospital visit for appropriate treatment is required. In elderly patients or children, safety has not been established, thus special caution is necessary. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication and consult with healthcare professionals if alternative treatment is needed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever, change in skin or eye color (yellow), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, markedly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

  • Headache
  • diarrhea
  • joint swelling
  • limb pain
  • chest discomfort
  • photosensitivity reaction
  • rash
  • itching
  • back pain
  • infection
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  • chills
  • malaise
  • neck stiffness
  • pelvic pain
  • retroperitoneal bleeding
  • palpitations
  • tachycardia
  • flushing
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • anxiety
  • neuralgia
  • weakness
  • unusual dreams
  • dizziness
  • insomnia
  • numbness
  • drowsiness
  • tremors
  • bowel irregularities
  • dyspepsia
  • gallstones
  • colitis
  • duodenal ulcer
  • duodenitis
  • esophagitis
  • gastritis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and humidity, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensures safe use.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow granule inside, both ends white

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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