Persantine - Dipyridamole - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Persantine.
• Persantine
• dye-peer-ID-ah-mole

Usage Instructions

• 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.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered unless the next scheduled dose is within 4 hours.
• If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Other Medicinal Applications

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

Persantine Miscellaneous Notes

• Be sure to inform your dentist and doctors that you are taking this medication.
• Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Read Before Using Persantine (precautions)

• Tell your doctor of all other illnesses, especially if you have.

Possible 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.

Persantine Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Medicinal Applications

• 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.