Pyrintin100mg
Rx- Generic:
- Dipyridamole
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 1.11/unit
Pack: ৳ 1.11
At a glance
Dipyridamole — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Dipyridamole is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent stroke. It is used to prevent blood clotting after heart valve replacement. It also reduces the risk of having another stroke in people who have already suffered a stroke. Dipyridamole should be taken as advised by the doctor. You should take it on an empty stomach and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor. Use of this medicine may increase your risk of bleeding. Let your doctor know immediately if you see pinpoint rash or blood in your vomits, urine, or stool. It may also cause headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, and decreased blood pressure as its side effects. If you are going under any surgery or dental treatment then you may need to stop this medicine for some time but only after consulting with your doctor. Before taking it, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly. Dipyridamole is an antiplatelet medication. It works by preventing the platelets from sticking together, thereby decreasing the formation of harmful blood clots.
Indications
• Stroke
Mechanism of action
Dipyridamole causes an accumulation of adenosine, adenine nucleotides and cAMP by inhibiting the activity of adenosine deaminase and phosphodiesterase thus inhibiting platelet aggregation and may cause vasodilation.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Post-Cardiac Valve Replacement Adult: 75-100 mg PO q6hr as adjunct to warfarin Child Dose: Oral Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Post-Cardiac Valve Replacement Child: 3-6 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Dipyridamole is to be taken empty stomach.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Dipyridamole, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Headache • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) • Dizziness • Nausea • Diarrhea • Decreased blood pressure
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Dipyridamole may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor. It increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails or using sharp objects. If you are going to have a surgery or dental treatment, you may be asked to stop taking Dipyridamole temporarily. Headache is a common side effect, but it often goes away after the first week of use.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Peptic ulcer.
Drug interactions
Aminophylline may reverse vasodilatation effect. Useful combination with aspirin in prevention of thromboembolism. Efficacy reduced by concurrent admin of antacids. Concurrent use may increase the cardiotoxic effects of adenosine. Potentially Fatal: Potentiates effects of oral anticoagulants and antiarrhythmic agents.
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dipyridamole.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dipyridamole is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dipyridamole is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dipyridamole is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dipyridamole may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dipyridamole is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dipyridamole may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
i am diabetic. my nervous system is week. i am takin ECOSPRIN AV 150/20 Capsules daily one. is it good ? To prevent stroke , yes Reason of vibration in body while sitting on the bed as if an earthquake has occured Many Stroke Ear problem Chnge in spech. High BP attack They got high bp attack on last wednesday Now condition is they have change in speech get admitted; cud be stroke Paralysis attack before ten days pls visit neurologist , could be stroke I m not able to fold the fist of my left hand since February 2017. I m diabetic for 20 years and had gone under dialysis hence CKD 3 Cud be stroke Get Mri brain My MRI reports shows nothing but I have strokes attack comes 4 times in 3 yrs I am on Oxetol 450 mg twice q day oxetol is for fits not for stroke I have bp of 200/105 and causing blood leak in nose what are remedies and find best specliest Can cause stroke & deathAdmit in hospital immediately 3-4 attack of strokes in 3 yrs nothing found in CT scan & EEG.these tests are done again after 3 months. But nothing found. Doctors prescribed me Oxetol 450 mg.doctor say course of medicine is 2-3 yrs.I drink and smoke addicted to drug I don't understand if the test show nothing then why strokes happens to me? is it stroke or epilepsy; as u are on medicine for epilepsy