Dipyridamole
Overview
Dipyridamole is 2, 6-Bis (diethanolamino)-4, 8-dipiperidinopyrimido- (5, 4-d) pyrimidine. Dipyridamole is a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It prevents the blood cells from clumping together and keeps the blood flow smooth.
Categories
- 10 Drugs affecting the blood
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Dipyridamole's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 200 mg | 200 (200) | 6 hourly | PO | Secondary prevention of stroke and iscaamic attack. |
| 300 to 600 mg | 450 (450) | As recommended. | PO | Divided doses before meals. Prophylaxis of thromboembolism. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 5 mg/kg | 5 (5) | 6 hourly | Oral | |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 1.25 mg/kg | 1.2 (1.25) | 6 hourly | Oral | - |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Dipyridamole
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