Dipyridamole keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent blood clots from forming on or around an artificial heart valve. Dipyridamole is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery. Dipyridamole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this...
Dosage Form: tablet, film coated Dipyridamole Tablets, USP Dipyridamole Description Dipyridamole is a platelet inhibitor chemically described as 2,2',2'',2'''-[(4,8-Dipiperidinopyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,6-diyl)dinitrilo]-tetraethanol. It has the following structural formula: C24H40N8O4 Mol. Wt. 504.63...
Professional Monograph (FDA)
Generic Name: Dipyridamole (dye-peer-ID-a-mole) Brand Name: Persantine Dipyridamole is used for: Preventing blood clots after heart valve surgery. It is used in combination with anticoagulants (eg, warfarin). It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Dipyridamole is a platelet...
Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
Brand names: Persantine Why is Dipyridamole prescribed? Persantine helps reduce the formation of blood clots in people who have had heart valve surgery. It is used in combination with blood thinners. Some doctors also prescribe Persantine in combination with other drugs, such as aspirin, to reduce the...
Consumer Information (Physicians' Desk Reference)
Dosage Form: injection Dipyridamole Injection USP For Intravenous Injection Prescribing Information Rx ONLY Dipyridamole Injection Description Dipyridamole Injection USP is a coronary vasodilator described as 2,2',2'',2'''-[(4,8-Dipiperidinopyrimido [5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,6-diyl)dinitrilo]tetraethanol....
Professional Monograph (FDA)
Dipyridamole is used to lessen the chance of stroke or other serious medical problems that may occur when a blood vessel is blocked by blood clots. It is given only when there is a larger-than-usual chance that these problems may occur. For example, it is given to people who have had diseased heart valves...
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Side Effects (Drugs.com)
Pronunciation: (DIE-pih-RID-uh-mole) Class: Antiplatelet agent, In vivo diagnostic agent Trade Names: Persantine - Tablets 25 mg - Tablets 50 mg - Tablets 75 mg Trade Names: Dipyridamole - Injection 5 mg/mL Apo-Dipyridamole-FC (Canada) Pharmacology Lengthens abnormally shortened platelet survival time...
A-Z Drug Facts (Facts & Comparisons)
Pronunciation: (dye-peer-ID-a-mole/ASS-pihr-in) Class: Antiplatelet combination agent Trade Names: Aggrenox - Capsules 200 mg dipyridamole, extended-release/25 mg aspirin Pharmacology Antithrombotic action resulting from additive antiplatelet effects. Indications and Usage Reduce the risk of stroke in...
A-Z Drug Facts (Facts & Comparisons)
Lists the various brand names available for medicines containing dipyridamole. Find information on dipyridamole use, treatment, drug class and molecular formula.
Drug Ingredients (Drugs.com)
See also:
Prosthetic Heart Valves
Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Study
