Dipyridamole Diagnostic (Systemic)
Brand Names : Persantine, Apo-Dipyridamole FC, Apo-Dipyridamole SC, Novo-Dipiradol
Before Having This TestIn deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed
against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make.
Also, test results may be affected by other things. For dipyridamole, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to dipyridamole. Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy - Although studies have not been done in pregnant women,
dipyridamole has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems
in humans. However, studies in animals have shown that dipyridamole decreased
the number of successful pregnancies in female rats given many times the maximum
human dose.
Breast-feeding - Although dipyridamole passes into breast milk,
it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children - This medicine has been tested only in adults and
in children older than 12 years of age. There is no specific information comparing
use of dipyridamole in children younger than 12 years of age with use in other
age groups.
Older adults - Dipyridamole for diagnostic use has been tested in
older people. It has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems
in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Before you receive
dipyridamole, it is especially important that your doctor knows if you are
taking any of the following:
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Aminophylline (e.g., Phyllocontin) or
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Caffeine (e.g., NoDoz) or
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Dyphylline (e.g., Lufyllin) or
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Oxtriphylline (e.g., Choledyl) or
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Theophylline (e.g., Theo-Dur) - These medicines will interfere
with the results of this test. Caffeine should not be taken for 8 to 12 hours
before the test. It is present in many medicines (for example, stay-awake
products, pain relievers, and medicines for relieving migraine headaches)
and foods or beverages (for example, coffee, tea, colas or other soft drinks,
cocoa, and chocolate). If you are not sure whether any medicine you are taking
contains caffeine, check with your pharmacist
The other medicines listed here are used to treat asthma or
other lung or breathing problems. They should not be taken for about 36 hours
before the test. However, do not stop taking the medicine
on your own
. Instead, at least 3 or 4 days before the test, tell the
doctor in charge of giving the test that you are taking the medicine. He or
she can call the doctor who ordered the medicine for you, and together they
will decide whether you should stop taking the medicine for a while.
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Aspirin or
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Carbenicillin by injection (e.g., Geopen) or
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Cefamandole (e.g., Mandol) or
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Cefoperazone (e.g., Cefobid) or
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Cefotetan (e.g., Cefotan) or
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Divalproex (e.g., Depakote) or
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Heparin or
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Inflammation or pain medicine, except narcotics, or
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Pentoxifylline (e.g., Trental) or
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Plicamycin (e.g., Mithracin) or
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Sulfinpyrazone (e.g., Anturane) or
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Ticarcillin (e.g., Ticar) or
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Ticlopidine (e.g., Ticlid) or
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Valproic acid (e.g., Depakene) - The chance of bleeding may be
increased
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of dipyridamole. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Asthma or history of or
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Chest pain - The chance of side effects may be increased
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Low blood pressure - Large amounts of dipyridamole can make your
condition worse
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