Vinacrin Sustained-Release Tablet 300 mg (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Administer Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride sustained-release tablet 300 mg orally once daily after meals. This medication should be taken whole and not chewed or crushed.

This medication should not be used in patients with bleeding. Patients with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia or gastrointestinal ulcers may experience exacerbated bleeding when taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid taking this medication due to reported harmful effects on fetuses in animal studies. Women during menstruation or patients with a tendency to bleed should use this medication cautiously, as it may increase the risk of bleeding. Patients taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents need to be careful when using this medication together, as it may heighten the risk of bleeding. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or elderly individuals should use this medication with caution, as it may affect its excretion. During the use of this medication, various side effects such as urticaria, dyspepsia, diarrhea, headache, and cough may occur, so it is advisable to consult healthcare professionals if any symptoms appear. Serious side effects such as severe bleeding, blood disorders, and liver dysfunction may occur, necessitating regular blood tests and liver function monitoring. When taken with anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents, this medication may increase the risk of bleeding, thus requiring special caution during co-administration. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised against taking this medication; if unavoidable, it is safe to avoid breastfeeding. Safety in children has not been established and no usage experience is available, so it is not recommended for pediatric patients. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container may jeopardize its quality, so care should be taken.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis and melena, etc.), intracerebral hemorrhage, subcutaneous bleeding, agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, erythema, rash, erythematous lesions, itching, dyspnea, chest pain, facial flushing, hand swelling, drowsiness, taste abnormalities, headache, dizziness, proteinuria, hematuria, elevated BUN, elevated creatinine, numbness

Mild side effects

• Nasopharyngitis
• conjunctivitis
• upper respiratory tract infection
• dyspepsia
• constipation
• diarrhea
• gastritis
• gastrointestinal dysfunction
• hypoglycemia
• decreased appetite

This medication should be stored in a closed container to protect it from air or humidity, and it is best kept at a temperature between 1°C to 30°C at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle