Dipyridamole (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to dipyridamole.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
This medicine works best if taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. If you have stomach upset, take it with food or milk.

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using an anticholinesterase medicine, adenosine, Anturane®, Ticlid®, or blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin®).
If your doctor has told you to take aspirin with this medicine, take ONLY the amount of aspirin prescribed.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Check with your doctor before using this medicine if you have severe heart disease, low blood pressure (hypotension), or chest pain. Make sure your doctor knows if you have recently had a heart attack, or if you have liver disease.
This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. Stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position to decrease dizziness.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, or fast or uneven heart beat.
Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Last Updated: 1/27/2017