Dipyridamole Therapeutic (Systemic)
Brand Names : Persantine, Apo-Dipyridamole FC, Apo-Dipyridamole SC, Novo-Dipiradol
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine,
the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. 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 has not been studied specifically in
older people taking the medicine regularly to prevent blood clots from forming.
Although there is no specific information comparing this use of dipyridamole
in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is not expected 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. When you are taking
dipyridamole, it is especially important that your health care professional
know if you are taking any of the following:
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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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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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