Drug reference
dipyridamole
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Anti Platelets)
Mechanism of action
Non-nitrate coronary vasodilator Inhibition of RBC uptake of adenosine thereby inhibiting platelet reactivity Phosphodiesterase inhibition increasing cAMP in platelet, OR Inhibition of Thromboxane A2 formation (vasoconstrictor and a stimulator of platelet activation)
Common side effects
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Angina exacerbation
- Abnormal ECG
Known interactions (7)
- argatroban + dipyridamole Moderate
- caffeine + dipyridamole Moderate
- dalteparin + dipyridamole Moderate
- dipyridamole + enoxaparin Moderate
- dipyridamole + fondaparinux Moderate
- dipyridamole + heparin Moderate
- dipyridamole + theophylline Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is dipyridamole?
dipyridamole belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does dipyridamole work?
Non-nitrate coronary vasodilator Inhibition of RBC uptake of adenosine thereby inhibiting platelet reactivity Phosphodiesterase inhibition increasing cAMP in platelet, OR Inhibition of Thromboxane A2 formation (vasoconstrictor and a stimulator of platelet activation)
What are the common side effects of dipyridamole?
Headache, Chest pain, Angina exacerbation, Abnormal ECG
Which drugs interact with dipyridamole?
argatroban, caffeine, dalteparin, enoxaparin, fondaparinux, heparin, theophylline
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