dipyridamole(Persantine, Aggrenox (w/ ASA))
Antiplatelet (phosphodiesterase inhibitor)
Pronunciation
/daɪpɪˈrɪdəmoʊl/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- dipyridamole
- Brand names
- Persantine, Aggrenox (w/ ASA)
- Therapeutic class
- Antiplatelet (phosphodiesterase inhibitor)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take Aggrenox twice daily.
- Headache common in first week; usually improves.
- Do not crush or chew ER capsules.
- ### NAPLEX practice notes
- Aggrenox = dipyridamole ER 200 mg + ASA 25 mg BID for secondary stroke prevention.
Sources
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