K-Bistazol Controlled-Release Capsule 100 mg (Cilostazol)

Adult dose

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

This medication may increase heart rate, which could lead to symptoms of angina; therefore, careful observation for symptoms such as chest pain is required. Should not be used in patients with a risk of bleeding, hemophilia, recent hemorrhagic stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, etc. Patients with congestive heart failure, allergies to any of the drug's components, and women who are pregnant or nursing should also avoid this medication. Patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, thrombolytics, etc., should use caution due to the risk of bleeding. Women during menstruation, patients with heart disease, and those with significantly reduced kidney or liver function should also use this medication cautiously. Patients with diabetes may experience bleeding side effects more easily and require caution. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, palpitations, joint pain, and chest discomfort may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, one should report them. If severe bleeding or blood abnormalities occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. This drug may cause dizziness, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking the drug with meals may increase drug concentration, raising the risk of side effects, hence it is advisable to take it on an empty stomach. Particularly after a high-fat meal, absorption of the drug may increase, so caution is necessary. Since this drug is metabolized in the liver, patients with reduced liver function or those taking medications that inhibit the CYP3A4 or CYP2C19 enzymes may require dose adjustments. It should not be used by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding. The safety in children and newborns has not been established, so use should be avoided. Elderly patients may have decreased physiological function, so the dosage should be adjusted and used with caution. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, and arrhythmia may occur, requiring immediate medical attention.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory issues accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination issues.

Mild side effects

• Headache
• diarrhea
• palpitations
• joint swelling
• limb pain
• chest discomfort
• anxiety
• nausea
• dyspepsia
• vomiting

This drug may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme temperatures.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow granule inside, white on the top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle