Apogril Tablet 100 mg (Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As Sarpogrelate Hydrochloride, 100 mg should be taken orally three times a day after meals. Adjust dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication should not be administered to patients with bleeding as it may increase the risk of bleeding. It is advisable not to use it in pregnant women or women of childbearing potential as it may affect the fetus. It contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. Patients who are menstruating or have a tendency to bleed should use it cautiously as the risk of bleeding may increase. Caution should be taken when used in conjunction with anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents as it may raise the risk of bleeding. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or the elderly may experience side effects due to difficulty in drug excretion, so dose adjustment and monitoring of conditions are necessary. If any unusual symptoms such as bleeding, liver dysfunction, or skin rash occur while taking this medication, it should be discontinued immediately, and medical consultation is required. Regular blood tests to check for tendencies of bleeding or liver function status are recommended. It is preferable for pregnant or breastfeeding women not to take this medication, and if absolutely necessary, breastfeeding should be avoided. Safety in children has not been established, so its use is not recommended. Keep out of reach of children, and store in the original container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis and melena, etc.), cerebral hemorrhage, tendency for bleeding such as subcutaneous bleeding, agranulocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and other blood disorders, acute hepatitis, liver dysfunction, jaundice, elevated bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, γ-GTP, LDH levels indicating liver dysfunction and jaundice

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• stomatitis
• vomiting
• foreign body sensation (esophagus)
• heartburn
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• loss of appetite
• abdominal bloating
• diarrhea

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

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle