Prazincapsule 200 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

For 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 could lead to the possibility of angina-like symptoms such as chest pain, so careful monitoring for angina symptoms is required. This medication should not be used in patients at risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a hemorrhagic stroke or surgery. This drug is also not administered to patients with congestive heart failure whose cardiac function is compromised, as it can exacerbate symptoms. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients should avoid using it. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., should use this medication with caution due to an increased risk of bleeding. Women during menstruation should also be cautious due to the risk of bleeding. Patients with coronary artery stenosis may experience increased heart rate due to this medication, which can trigger angina, so caution is needed. Patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function should use this medication diligently, as it may affect its metabolism. Patients with diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance may experience more pronounced bleeding side effects, so caution is necessary. Patients with high blood pressure or uncontrolled hypertension should also be monitored carefully while taking this medication. Patients with cardiac arrhythmias or structural heart abnormalities should be closely observed for their cardiac condition when taking this medication. This medication may cause side effects such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, discomfort in the chest, rash, itching, back pain, infections, chills, malaise, nuchal stiffness, pelvic pain, retroperitoneal hemorrhage, atrial flutter, loss of tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, loss of ectopic beats, ventricular ectopic beats, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia, flushing, hypertension, anxiety, neuralgia, weakness, strange dreams, dizziness, insomnia, numbness, drowsiness, tremors. In cases of suspected serious side effects, immediate consultation with medical personnel is required. Early signs of blood disorders should be reported immediately, and a complete blood count test should be conducted if necessary. This medication may cause dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food may increase the drug concentration and side effects, so it is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. Particularly, caution is needed after high-fat meals as absorption of the drug may increase. This medication is metabolized by certain liver enzymes, so interactions may occur when taken with some other medications. Special caution should be exercised when using it with anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, some antibiotics, calcium channel blockers, etc., due to the risk of bleeding and changes in blood pressure. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised to avoid taking it due to potential effects on the fetus or newborn, and it is recommended to stop breastfeeding during the course of treatment. The safety of this medication in children or newborns has not been sufficiently confirmed. Elderly patients may have impaired physical function, so dosage adjustments and caution are necessary. In cases of overdose, severe headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and immediate medical treatment should be sought.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, breathing difficulty with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• rash
• itching
• back pain
• infection

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

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle