Gunletal Sustained-Release Capsule 100mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate, which can pose a risk of angina symptoms; thus, careful observation of symptoms such as chest pain is necessary. Patients at high risk of bleeding, those with a recent history of hemorrhagic stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, individuals allergic to this medication or its components, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, thrombolytics, menstruating women, individuals with heart disease, and those with issues related to heart, kidney, or liver function, diabetic patients, hypertensive patients, and those with cardiac arrhythmias should take this medication cautiously. Side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort may occur. In severe cases, symptoms like bleeding, liver dysfunction, pneumonia, and heart failure may arise; therefore, immediate consultation with medical personnel is required if any abnormal symptoms present. Dizziness may occur when taking this medication, thus caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food can increase drug concentration and the risk of side effects; hence, it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach, especially avoiding administration after high-fat meals. As this medication may interact with other drugs, it is crucial to inform healthcare providers when taking it alongside anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, certain antibiotics, gastrointestinal medications, or calcium channel blockers. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and breastfeeding should be discontinued while on treatment. Safety in children, newborns, and minors has not been established, so caution is advised for use in these populations. Elderly individuals may have decreased bodily functions, thus dosage adjustments may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms may include headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, and cardiac arrhythmias; seek immediate medical assistance. If bleeding, symptoms of blood diseases, heart symptoms, or severe side effects occur, discontinue use of the medication immediately and consult with medical personnel.

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 or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination changes.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• photosensitivity reaction
• rash
• wheals
• pruritus

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

A hard capsule with white or light yellow granules, colored white on the top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle