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Dipyridamole 25mg tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Index
- 1. What Dipyridamole tablets are and what they are used for
- 2. Before you take
- 3. How to take
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store
- 6. Further information
What Dipyridamole tablets are and what they are used for
Dipyridamole tablets belong to the group of medicines known as "antithrombotic agents". They are used to prevent blood clots which may occur if you have had your heart valves replaced. You will normally also be receiving other medicines to prevent your blood clotting.
Before you take
Do not take Dipyridamole tablets and tell your doctor if you:
- are allergic (hypersensitive) to dipyridamole or any of the other ingredients (see section 6). The tablets also contain sunset yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dipyridamole tablets if you:
- have narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart (aortic stenosis)
- suffer from angina, especially if the symptoms are getting worse
- have recently had a heart attack
- suffer from problems with blood clotting
- have low blood pressure
- have heart failure
- suffer with muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- suffer with migraines (Dipyridamole may make them worse).
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Especially:
- aspirin or clopidogrel to thin the blood
- anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) to stop blood clotting
- indigestion remedies
- adenosine for irregular heartbeats
- fludarabine for certain leukaemia's
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Sugar intolerance
If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine, as it contains a type of sugar called lactose.
How to take
Always take Dipyridamole tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Swallow the tablets with water before meals.
Doses:
- Adults (including elderly): 300-600mg a day in 3 or 4 divided doses.
- Children: 5mg per kg of bodyweight a day in divided doses.
If you take more than you should
If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of tablets at the same time, or you think a child may have swallowed any contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. Signs of an overdose include headache, stomach upsets and low blood pressure.
If you forget to take the tablets
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Then go on as before. Never double up on the next dose to make up for the one missed.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Dipyridamole tablets can cause side effects, particularly when you first start taking it, although not everybody gets them.
Contact your doctor at once if you experience the following
- allergic reaction such as runny nose, itchy skin, swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue, worsening of asthma, increased sweating, redness or flushed face.
- severe difficulties breathing
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed:
- dizziness, fainting, headaches
- indigestion, mild diarrhoea
- skin rash, hot flushes
- muscle pain
- low blood pressure, fast heart beat, worsening symptoms of coronary heart disease (tightness and pain in the chest, breathlessness, palpitations, fainting, tiredness)
- increased bruising or prolonged bleeding (thrombocytopenia)
- increased bleeding during or after surgery
If you notice any side effects, they get worse, or if you notice any not listed, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light
Do not use Dipyridamole tablets after the expiry date stated on the label/carton/bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Dipyridamole tablets contain
- The active substance (the ingredient that makes the tablet work) is dipyridamole
- The other ingredients are lactose, maize starch, magnesium stearate, polyvidone, propylene glycol, quinolone yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E11O), indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), methylhydroxypropylcellulose (E464), purified talc (E553).
What Dipyridamole tablets look like and contents of the pack
Dipyridamole tablets are orange film-coated tablets.
Pack sizes are 84 tablets
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Date of last revision: April 2009
