Ginkosil Tablet

Adult dose

For adults, it is typically taken orally, 1 tablet twice a day.

This drug may increase heart rate and provoke angina symptoms; therefore, careful monitoring for symptoms of angina, such as chest pain, is necessary. It should not be administered to patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have recently had bleeding disorders or surgeries, as well as to patients with bleeding disorders like hemophilia or gastrointestinal bleeding. Patients with congestive heart failure, those who have had hypersensitivity reactions to this drug, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid use. Caution is required for patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, menstruating women, patients with coronary artery stenosis, severe renal or liver dysfunctions, diabetes, hypertension, or cardiac rhythm abnormalities, and dosage adjustment may be necessary as required. This medicine may cause serious side effects such as bleeding, blood cell reduction, interstitial pneumonia, cardiac-related anomalies, jaundice, etc.; if symptoms occur, the administration should be stopped immediately and medical advice sought. Additionally, various side effects such as skin rash, headache, indigestion, itching, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting may arise, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported. This drug may also cause dizziness, necessitating caution when driving or operating machinery. As it is metabolized in the liver, the blood concentration may change when used in combination with certain other drugs; therefore, consultation with a doctor is essential if other medications are being taken. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid this medication, and breastfeeding should cease if taking it. Safety in children or neonates has not been established, so caution in usage is necessary. Older adults may need dosage adjustment due to reduced physical function. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, and tachycardia may occur, requiring immediate medical treatment. This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container as it is sensitive to air and moisture. Additionally, it should be stored at room temperature, ideally between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, and kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Headache, nausea, vomiting, bleeding tendency (intracranial hemorrhage, pulmonary hemorrhage, gastrointestinal bleeding, nasal bleeding, retinal hemorrhage, hematuria), pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, interstitial pneumonia (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest X-ray abnormalities, eosinophilia), congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina, ventricular tachycardia, jaundice, elevated AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, urticaria

Mild side effects

• Palpitations
• rash
• itching
• back pain
• infection
• chills
• malaise
• neck stiffness
• pelvic pain
• retroperitoneal bleeding

This drug is susceptible to air and moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also recommended to store the medication at room temperature, which is not too hot or too cold, ideally between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Green oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle