Aggrenox

Aspirin-Dipyridamole ER is an antiplatelet drug that is used to prevent stroke in patients who have blood flow disorders or a history of blood clots. It may also be used to treat other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. This combination medication reduces pain, fever, and prevents platelets in your blood from forming clots. Aspirin-Dipyridamole ER is indicated for use by adults and is available as a capsule.

• Aggrenox
• aspirin-dipyridamole

• Aggrastat
• Aggrenox
• Agrylin
• Anagrelide HCl
• Aspirin-Dipyridamole ER
• Aspirin-Omeprazole
• Brilinta
• Cablivi
• Cilostazol
• Clopidogrel & Aspirin
• Clopidogrel Bisulfate
• Dipyridamole
• Durlaza
• Effient
• Eptifibatide
• Integrilin
• Kengreal
• Persantine
• Plavix
• Pletal
• Prasugrel HCl
• ReoPro
• Ticlopidine HCl
• Yosprala
• Zontivity

• Long Acting Capsule
• Long Acting Capsule

• By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush, break, or chew them.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Missed dose: 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.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to aspirin, dipyridamole, or to NSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as diclofenac, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, or if you have a reaction to aspirin that includes asthma with a runny nose and nasal polyps (swollen tissue growths).

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, chest pain, heart problems, low blood pressure, myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness), or a history of stomach ulcer.

This medicine increases the risk of bleeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you already have bleeding problems.

Do not give aspirin to children or teenagers who have a viral infection, unless directed by a doctor. Aspirin can cause a serious disease called Reye syndrome.

Tell your doctor right away if you have a severe headache after you take this medicine. Your doctor may need to change your dose.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Many other drugs can interact with aspirin and dipyridamole combination medicine. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially the following:A blood thinner, such as heparin or warfarinAcetazolamideAdenosineA diuretic (water pill)Antiplatelet medicineAspirin Blood pressure medicineDiabetes medicineNSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxenMethotrexateProbenecid, sulfinpyrazoneSeizure medicine

Aspirin can cause stomach bleeding, and alcohol can make the bleeding worse. Tell your doctor if you regularly have 3 or more drinks of alcohol every day.

This medicine increases the risk of bleeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you already have bleeding problems.

Do not give aspirin to children or teenagers who have a viral infection, unless directed by a doctor. Aspirin can cause a serious disease called Reye syndrome.

Tell your doctor right away if you have a severe headache after you take this medicine. Your doctor may need to change your dose.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Severe stomach pain, nausea, heartburn
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Red or black, tarry stools
• Sweating, dizziness, fast heartbeat, ringing in your ears, and feeling warm
• Severe headache, sleepiness, confusion
• Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Joint or muscle pain
• Mild stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach