DIPYRIDAMOLE - ORAL (Persantine) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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GENERIC NAME: DIPYRIDAMOLE - ORAL (dye-peer-ID-ah-mole)

BRAND NAME(S): Persantine

USES: Dipyridamole keeps blood flowing smoothly by preventing blood cells from clumping together (coagulating). It is used after heart valve replacement. It is taken in combination with a "blood thinner" such as warfarin.

OTHER USES: This medication may also be used in combination with drugs such as aspirin to prevent blood clotting caused by certain heart conditions.

HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken on an empty stomach but may be taken with meals. Take this exactly as prescribed. Try to take this medication at the same time each day so you remember to take it. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval.

SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, headache or dizziness may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor promptly if the following occur: unusual bleeding or bruising, fainting, skin rash, yellowing eyes/skin. Seek immediate medical attention if the following occur: trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor of all other illnesses, especially if you have: hypotension, allergies to this medication. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before taking this medication. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: anticoagulants ("blood thinners"), aspirin, valproic acid. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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