Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole

Pronunciation : AS-pir-in - DYE-pir-ID-a-mole

Brand Names or Trade Names of Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole

India :

Cardiwell, Dynasprin.

International :

Aggrenox.

Why is Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole Prescribed? (Indications)

This combination medication contains antiplatelet agents, prescribed for reducing risk of stroke.

When should Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with Reye syndrome and known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole?

Adult - The recommended dose is one capsule (25mg/200mg) given orally twice daily.

How should Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney problems, bleeding problem (hemophilia), asthma, chest pain, myasthenia gravis, influenza, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and sit down or get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

What are the side effects of Aspirin and Extended Release Dipyridamole?

Central Nervous System - Headache, convulsions, fatigue, uneasiness, weakness, fainting, memory loss, confusion, drowsiness.
Gastrointestinal- Indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, rectal bleeding, blood in stool, gastro intestinal bleeding, and piles.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, accidental injury, joint pain, joint inflammation, muscle pain
Heart- Heart failure.
Respiratory - Nose bleed, coughing, upper respiratory tract infection.
Miscellaneous - Purpura, anemia.