Uses of Aspirin+Dipyridamole

The combination of Aspirin+Dipyridamole is used to lower the risk of stroke in people who have had a mini-stroke (transient ischemic attack or TIA) or previous stroke due to a blood clot and are at high risk for another stroke.

Therapeutic Category

Aspirin+Dipyridamole: Antiplatelet agents

How Aspirin+Dipyridamole works

Aspirin+Dipyridamole works by stopping platelets from clumping together. This helps to prevent the platelets from forming blood clots, which can lodge in the brain and cause a certain type of stroke (ischemic stroke).

Common side effects of Aspirin+Dipyridamole

• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea, vomiting
• Heartburn
• Dizziness

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Increased risk of bleeding
• Severe headache with drowsiness, confusion, or memory change, pass out (become unconscious), weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes (intracranial hemorrhage)
• Stomach pain, heartburn, or nausea, vomiting blood or vomit looks like coffee grounds, red or bloody stools, black stools that look like tar (bleeding in stomach or intestine)
• Easy bleeding/bruising, uncontrolled bleeding from gums or nose, unusual tiredness, unusual weakness, fainting, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
• Serious allergic reaction symptoms such as fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing
• New or worsening chest pain in people with heart disease
• Loss of appetite, pale colored stool, stomach area (abdomen) pain, yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes, dark urine, itching (liver problems)
• Heart attack symptoms such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating
• Change in the amount of urine (kidney problems)

Health Tips for Aspirin+Dipyridamole

• Take Aspirin+Dipyridamole as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Do not skip doses or stop taking them without consulting your doctor
• Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine as it could increase the risk of stomach bleeding
• Do not drive or use any machines if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, spinning sensation, tiredness after taking Aspirin+Dipyridamole
• Drink an adequate amount of water unless your healthcare provider
• Attend regular check-ups with your healthcare provider to monitor your health
• Inform your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
• Aspirin+Dipyridamole is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women