Cilostazol Tablets (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

As cilostazol, the usual adult dose is 100mg orally twice a day. Adjustments should be made according to age and symptoms.

This medication can increase heart rate and may cause angina symptoms, so it is important to carefully monitor for symptoms of angina such as chest pain. Patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently had a hemorrhagic stroke or surgery should not be administered this medication, and patients with congestive heart failure may experience worsening symptoms, so use should be avoided. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its ingredients, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not take this medicine. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, or women during menstruation should use this medication cautiously due to an increased risk of bleeding. Patients with coronary artery stenosis, severe renal failure, liver failure, diabetes, and those with uncontrolled hypertension or arrhythmias should be particularly cautious when using this medication. This medication may put stress on the heart, so if new cardiac symptoms develop, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary. Severe side effects such as bleeding, blood abnormalities, interstitial pneumonia, and heart problems may occur, so if any unusual symptoms appear, stop taking the medication immediately and visit a hospital. Dizziness may occur, requiring caution when driving or operating machinery. Since this medication is metabolized in the liver, the concentration in the blood may increase and the risk of side effects may rise when taken with certain drugs, so it is essential to consult with medical personnel regarding concomitant medications. Pregnant and nursing women should not take this medicine, and it is safe to discontinue breastfeeding while taking it. Children and the elderly may have different physical responses to this medication, so dose adjustments or caution may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, and immediate medical treatment is required. This medication is administered to patients with cerebral infarction only after symptoms have stabilized, with careful attention to blood pressure control and interactions with other medications.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), bleeding tendencies (cerebral hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, pulmonary hemorrhage, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc.), blood system abnormalities (pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, aplastic anemia), liver abnormalities (jaundice, increased AST, ALT, ALP, LDH), severe allergic reactions, serious neurological symptoms (headache, nausea, vomiting, altered consciousness, hemiplegia), respiratory problems (interstitial pneumonia, fever, cough,

Mild side effects

• Headache
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• rash
• itching
• anxiety

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The storage temperature should ideally be maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle