Dipyridamole Therapeutic (Systemic)
Brand Names : Persantine, Apo-Dipyridamole FC, Apo-Dipyridamole SC, Novo-Dipiradol
Precautions While Using This MedicineDipyridamole
is sometimes used together with an anticoagulant (blood thinner) or aspirin.
The combination of medicines may provide better protection against the formation
of blood clots than any of the medicines used alone. However, the risk of
bleeding may also be increased when dipyridamole is taken with aspirin. To
reduce the risk of bleeding:
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Do not take aspirin, or any combination medicine
containing aspirin, unless the same doctor who directed you to take dipyridamole
also directs you to take aspirin
. This is especially important if you
are taking an anticoagulant together with dipyridamole.
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If you have been directed to take aspirin together with dipyridamole,
take only the amount of aspirin ordered by your doctor
. If you need a medicine to relieve pain or a fever, your doctor may
not want you to take extra aspirin. It is a good idea to discuss this with
your doctor, so that you will know ahead of time what medicine to take.
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Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.
Tell all medical doctors and dentists you go to that
you are taking dipyridamole, and whether or not you are taking an anticoagulant
(blood thinner) or aspirin together with it
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur
,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly
may help. If this problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
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