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DIPYRIDAMOLE
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Apo-Dipyridamole
Persantine
Pyridamole
SK-Dipyridamole
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed?
U.S.: Yes
Canada: No
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Coronary vasodilator
USES
May reduce frequency and intensity of angina attacks.
Prevents blood clots after heart surgery.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet -- Swallow with liquid. If you can't swallow whole, crumble
tablet and take with liquid.
When to take:
1 hour before meals.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Probably dilates blood vessels to increase oxygen to heart.
Prevents platelet clumping, which causes blood clots.
Time lapse before drug works:
3 months of continual use.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Decreased blood pressure; weak, rapid pulse; cold, clammy skin;
collapse.
WHAT TO DO:
Dial 0 (operator) or 911 (emergency) for an ambulance or
medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
If the child is unconscious and not breathing, give mouth-to-
mouth breathing. If there is no heartbeat, use cardiac massage
and mouth-to-mouth breathing (CPR). Don't try to make the child
vomit. If you can't get help quickly, take the child to nearest
emergency facility.
See EMERGENCY INFORMATION.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
None expected.
Infrequent:
Dizziness, fainting, Discontinue. Call
headache. doctor right away.
Red flush, rash, Continue. Call doctor
nausea, vomiting, when convenient.
cramps, weakness.
Rare:
None expected.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to dipyridamole.
You are recovering from a heart attack.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have low blood pressure.
If you have liver disease.
Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible.
Infants & children:
Don't give to infants or young children unless prescribed and
monitored by your physician.
Prolonged use:
No age-related problems expected.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected.
Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete
prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear.
Others:
Drug increases your ability to be active without angina pain.
Avoid excessive physical exertion that might injure heart.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Anticoagulants (oral, |
Increased |
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anticoagulant effect. Bleeding |
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tendency. |
| Aspirin |
Increased dipyridamole effect. Dose |
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may need adjustment. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
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| Tobacco: |
| Nicotine. |
May decrease dipyridamole effect. |
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