Dipyridamole
- Generic Name
- Dipyridamole
- Brand Names
- Aggrenox, Persantine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C24H40N8O4
- CAS Number
- 58-32-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 64ALC7F90C
- Background
A phosphodiesterase inhibitor that blocks uptake and metabolism of adenosine by erythrocytes and vascular endothelial cells. Dipyridamole also potentiates the antiaggregating action of prostacyclin. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p752)
- Indication
For as an adjunct to coumarin anticoagulants in the prevention of postoperative thromboembolic complications of cardiac valve replacement and also used in prevention of angina.
- Associated Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Postoperative Thromboembolism, Stroke, Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack
- Associated Therapies
- Anti-platelet Therapy
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