aspirin-dipyridamole er-oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies - especially to dipyridamole or aspirin/NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, celecoxib), liver problems, kidney problems, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), chronic runny nose (rhinitis), blood or bleeding disorders (e.g., vitamin K deficiency), low blood pressure (hypotension), heart problems (e.g., angina, heart failure or heart attack), stroke or brain bleed, alcohol dependence, ulcers. This drug may make you drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol intake because it can intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. The amount of aspirin in this medication may not be effective for the prevention of heart attack. If you require aspirin to prevent heart attack, consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information. This drug contains aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first 6 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last 3 months of pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm and interference with normal labor/delivery. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. The aspirin and dipyridamole in this medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen), ACE inhibitors (e.g., enalapril, lisinopril), angiotensin blockers (e.g., losartan), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparins), beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, metoprolol), "water pills" (e.g. furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), diabetes medications (e.g., glipizide, glyburide), gout medications (e.g., probenecid, sulfinpyrazone), cholinesterase inhibitors (e.g., edrophonium, physostigmine), high blood pressure medicines, aspirin, adenosine, acetazolamide, phenytoin, valproic acid, methotrexate. Check the label on all your pain relievers/fever reducers because they may contain aspirin or NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen). Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. Also report any drugs that cause drowsiness, such as: medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines, anti- seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and- cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products. The aspirin in this product can affect the results of certain laboratory tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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