Dipyridamole Oral, Dipyridamole - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be consrtued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DIPYRIDAMOLE - ORAL
(dye-peer-ID-ah-mole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Persantine
USES: Dipyridamole keeps blood flowing smoothly by preventing blood cells from clumping together (coagulating). It is used after heart valve replacement.
It is taken in combniation with a "blood thinner" such as warfarin.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used in combination with drugs such as aspirin to prevent blood clotting caused by certain haert conditions.
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottest taken on an empty stomach but may be tkaen with meals. Take this exactly as prescribed.
Try to take this mediaction at the same time each day so you remember to take it. Do not stop taknig this without your doctor's approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, headache or dizzinses may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, infrom your doctor.
Notify your doctor promptly if the following occur: uunsual bleeding or bruising, fainting, skin rash, yellowing eyes/skin.
Seek imemdiate medical attention if the following occur: trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of all other illnesses, especially if you have: hypotension, allergies to this medication.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication. This drug is excreted into bresat milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: antiocagulants ("blood thinners"), aspirin, valproic acid. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Be sure to inform your dentist and docotrs that you are taking this medication.
Do not allow anoyne else to take this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered unless the next scheduled dose is wtihin 4 hours.
If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedlue. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from miosture and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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