Drug Interactions between Aggrenox and aspirin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Aggrenox (aspirin/dipyridamole)
- aspirin
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Aggrenox and aspirin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Aggrenox
A total of 387 drugs are known to interact with Aggrenox.
- Aggrenox is in the drug class platelet aggregation inhibitors.
- Aggrenox is used to treat Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis.
aspirin
A total of 370 drugs are known to interact with aspirin.
- Aspirin is in the following drug classes: platelet aggregation inhibitors, salicylates.
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Aspirin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Aseptic Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Fever
- Heart Attack
- Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke, Prophylaxis
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Kawasaki Disease
- Lupus
- Myocardial Infarction, Prophylaxis
- Niacin Flush
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Pain/Fever
- Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation
- Prosthetic Heart Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis
- Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis
- Revascularization Procedures, Prophylaxis
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Spondyloarthritis
- Thromboembolic Stroke Prophylaxis
- Transient Ischemic Attack
Drug and food interactions
dipyridamole food
Applies to: Aggrenox (aspirin / dipyridamole)
Caffeine may interfere with the effects of dipyridamole in dilating the arteries. You should avoid caffeine-containing products for at least 24 hours before an imaging procedure involving dipyridamole given by injection. However, no special precaution is necessary if you are taking dipyridamole orally for maintenance.
aspirin food
Applies to: Aggrenox (aspirin / dipyridamole) and aspirin
Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
dipyridamole food
Applies to: Aggrenox (aspirin / dipyridamole)
Ask your doctor before using dipyridamole together with caffeine. Using these medications together can decrease the effects of dipyridamole. It is recommended that caffeine including caffeine be avoided for 12 to 24 hours before dipyridamole administration. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
aspirin food
Applies to: Aggrenox (aspirin / dipyridamole) and aspirin
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories' category:
- Aggrenox (aspirin/dipyridamole)
- aspirin
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
Cyclooxygenase inhibitors
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'cyclooxygenase inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'cyclooxygenase inhibitors' category:
- Aggrenox (aspirin/dipyridamole)
- aspirin
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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