DIPYRIDAMOLE

Overview

DIPYRIDAMOLE is a Schedule H drug.
Dipyridamole helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot on or around an artificial heart valve. Dipyridamole is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery. This medication is used in combination with "blood thinners" such as warfarin to keep clots from forming after heart valve replacements. Clots are a serious complication that can cause strokes, heart attacks, or blocked blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms). Dipyridamole is an antiplatelet drug. It helps to keep blood flowing by stopping platelets from clumping together and by keeping heart blood vessels open.

Usage

DIPYRIDAMOLE is generally used to treat: Pulmonary Embolism

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Do not take aspirin while you are taking dipyridamole. Many medicines available over the counter also contain aspirin or similar medicines called salicylates. Ask your doctor before taking any other medication for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. Check the label to see if a medicine contains aspirin. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DIPYRIDAMOLE over-dosage can result in: Restless Or Irritability, Body Excessive Sweating, Weakness (generalized), Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DIPYRIDAMOLE : Dizziness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Loose Motion, Vomit, Head Headache, Lightheadedness

Rare Side-Effects

DIPYRIDAMOLE : Chest Pain, Tightness, Neck Swelling, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Technical Classification

DIPYRIDAMOLE is categorized as: CARDIAC STRESSING AGENTS / RADIOLOGIC ADJUNCTS / RADIOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DIPYRIDAMOLE as Ingredient

AGGRENOX 25MG/200MG CAP ER	DIPYRIDAMOLE 200.0 MG, ASPIRIN(ASA) 25.0 MG
ARRENO CAP	DIPYRIDAMOLE 200 MG, ASPIRIN 25 MG
ARRENO CAPULE	DIPYRIDAMOLE 200.0 MG, ASPIRIN(ASA) 25.0 MG
DYNASPRIN 75MG/60MG TAB	ASPIRIN(ASA) 75.0 MG, DIPYRIDAMOLE 60.0 MG
INFARTIN 60 TAB	DIPYRIDAMOLE
PERIDAMOL SUSP	DIPYRIDAMOLE
THROMBONIL 75MG TAB	DIPYRIDAMOLE 75.0 MG