What is dipyridamol?
dipyridamole is a general drug that is commonly launched on the market under the Persantine® brand. The doctor prescribes this together with medicines for thinning blood to avert the blood clots in patients who undergo surgery to replace the heart valve. It is a plate inhibitor that works by maintaining blood vessels in the heart open. Dipyridamol also helps to prevent blood plates from cluster and clots. Sometimes the doctor prescribes it together with aspirin for patients who have suffered a heart attack, as this can help reduce the risk of death and also prevent another heart attack. It is available as a tablet taken by mouth. It is usually taken on an empty stomach. Those who experience an irritated stomach can take it with food if it is prescribed by a doctor.
Some side effects may occur using dipyridamol for blood clots that should be reported to doctors are permanent or problematic. The stomach, vomiting and diarrhea may be upset. Patients can also experience dizziness, headaches andflushing, which is a feeling of heat. These side effects usually decrease when the patient adapts to the drug.
dipyridamol can also rarely cause serious side effects that require immediate attention to the doctor. Some patients have experienced an allergic reaction that can be indicated by rash, swelling and itching. Allergic reaction can also cause difficulty breathing and serious dizziness.
other serious side effects may include chest pain, weakness on one side of the body and unfortunate speech. Vision changes, confusion and severe headache were also reported. Dipyridamol can also cause dark urine, unusual bruises or bleeding and yellowing of eyes or skin. Some patients have experienced fainting, severe stomach pain, and general weakness, as well as a fast or pounding heart rhythm.
Before taking dipyridamol, patients must publish their other health conditions. Those who are breastfeeding should not have this oneUse the drug to prevent blood clots because it can damage an infant baby. Women who are pregnant should discuss potential risks with their doctors and avoid their use whenever possible. This drug can be contraindicated for use by those who have liver disease, low blood pressure or other heart problems such as a serious coronary arterial disease.
other medicines can interact with dipyridamol. Patients must discuss their use of aspirin with their doctors. It can interact with blood directors and any other medicines that can affect plates such as lepirudin and tiklopidin. Valproic acid, neostigmin and adenosine can also interact with dipyridamol.