Dipyridamole
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Dipyridamole oral is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery.
Dipyridamole injection is given as part of a test that shows how well your heart is pumping blood. This is sometimes called a "stress test."
Dipyridamole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Dipyridamole oral is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery.
Dipyridamole injection is given as part of a test that shows how well your heart is pumping blood. This is sometimes called a "stress test."
Dipyridamole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use dipyridamole if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
coronary artery disease (hardened arteries); a heart attack ; uncontrolled chest pain (angina); myasthenia gravis ; low blood pressure ; or liver disease .
Before you have a stress test with dipyridamole injection: Tell your doctor if you already take dipyridamole by mouth, or if you take an asthma medicine called theophylline .
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dipyridamole oral is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. Dipyridamole injection is used only in adults.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Dipyridamole may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; chest pain; or liver problems --upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Older adults may be more likely to feel light-headed while taking dipyridamole.
Common side effects of dipyridamole may include:
headache ; dizziness; rash; or upset stomach .
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
75 to 100 mg (88 (87.5)) 6 hourly PO —
Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Dipyridamole oral is taken by mouth, sometimes with other medications to prevent blood clots. Use all medications as directed and read all medication guides you receive. Do not change your dose or dosing schedule without your doctor's advice.
You may need frequent medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Dipyridamole injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you dipyridamole and other injected medicines during your stress test.
If you need a stress test while you are taking dipyridamole by mouth , you may need to stop taking it 48 hours before your stress test. Follow all instructions about how to prepare for this test.
Child Dosage
5 mg/kg (5 (5)) 6 hourly Oral —
Neonatal Dosage
1.25 mg/kg (1.2 (1.25)) 6 hourly Oral — -
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
medicine to treat Parkinson's disease ; or medicine to treat dementia or symptoms of Alzheimer's disease .
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect dipyridamole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Inj Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
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