Aspirin + Dipyridamole
Information about Aspirin + Dipyridamole
Aspirin + dipyridamole uses
Aspirin+Dipyridamole is used in blood clots. It helps prevent another stroke in patients with a previous stroke or mini-stroke (transient ischaemic attack).
How aspirin + dipyridamole works
This is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Dipyridamole which prevent stroke following an initial first stroke (transient ischaemic attack). It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.
Common side effects of aspirin + dipyridamole
Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Worsening of coronary artery disease symptoms, Tachycardia, Hot flushes, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Gastrointestinal ulcer, Low blood platelets, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Gastric erosion
Available Medicine for Aspirin + Dipyridamole
Expert advice for Aspirin + Dipyridamole
- You have been prescribed Aspirin + Dipyridamole for preventing blood clots that cause a stroke.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Aspirin + Dipyridamole increases your risk of bleeding. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, using sharp objects or engaging in contact sports (e.g. football, wrestling).
- Notify your doctor if you experience stomach pain, nausea or vomiting that doesn't go away.
- Notify your doctor if you see blood in your vomit, urine or stool (black, tarry stools or bright red blood).