Dipyridamole Therapeutic: How to Use - Persantine, Apo-Dipyridamole FC, Apo-Dipyridamole SC, Novo-Dipiradol

Dipyridamole Therapeutic - Systemic

Brand Names

Persantine, Apo-Dipyridamole FC, Apo-Dipyridamole SC, Novo-Dipiradol Dipyridamole Therapeutic *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, dipyridamole must be taken in regularly spaced doses , as ordered by your family doctor.

This drug works best when taken with a full glass - 8 ounces of water at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. However, to lessen stomach upset, your family doctor may want you to take the drug with food or milk.

Dosage

The dose of dipyridamole will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of dipyridamole If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For preventing blood clots:
- For oral dosage form - tablets:
  - Adults The usual dose is 75 to 100 milligrams - mg four times a day taken together with an anticoagulant - blood-thinning drug.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possble. However, if it is within 4 hours of your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.