Dipyridamole Tablets
Utilised to manage vascular platelet activation to alleviate thromboembolism risks and support cardiac post-bypass tissue safety.
- Category
- Blood Thinners
- Active ingredient
- Dipyridamole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg · 100mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Dipyridamole Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Dipyridamole Tablets details
- Conditions
- Thromboembolism Prophylaxis · Stroke Prevention
- Alternative names
- persantin
- Therapeutic class
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dipyridamole
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- flushing; diarrhoea; rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Aspirin; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over twelve years and adults.
Serious side effects
severe bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention; severe cardiovascular collapse, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage vascular platelet activation to alleviate thromboembolism risks and support cardiac post-bypass tissue safety.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits cellular adenosine uptake and phosphodiesterase activity, maximising intra-platelet cAMP levels to block aggregation pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safe based on animal studies. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
What you will receive
Dipyridamole Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Dipyridamole, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.