Silent capsule 100 milligrams (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As Cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 200 mg orally once a day. This medication should be taken on an empty stomach, avoiding meals.

This medication may increase heart rate, which can pose a risk of angina symptoms; therefore, careful observation for symptoms such as chest pain is necessary. It should not be used in patients at high risk of bleeding or those who have had recent bleeding disorders, nor in patients with congestive heart failure or allergies to this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, which affect blood clotting, may experience increased risk of bleeding, so caution is needed. Patients with hypertension, diabetes, or impaired kidney or liver function should use this medication cautiously, particularly regarding blood pressure control. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, and joint pain; if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Care should be taken when administering this medication to patients with arrhythmias or heart diseases, as it may worsen their cardiac condition. Taking this medication with food, particularly high-fat meals, can increase drug concentrations and side effect risks, so it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach. As this medication is metabolized in the liver, dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients with liver dysfunction. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur. In the case of overdose, symptoms may include headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and rapid heartbeat; immediate medical attention should be sought. Patients taking this medication should inform medical personnel immediately if signs of bleeding or initial symptoms of blood disorders appear. Elderly patients may have reduced physiological function, so special care with dosage adjustments may be required. This medication has not been established as safe for children or newborns and should be used with caution. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and women who may become pregnant must consult a physician before use.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest pain, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision changes, paralysis, drastically reduced urine output.

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 tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

A hard capsule consisting of upper and lower white portions containing white or light yellow granules.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle