Dipyridamole Tablets Bp 100mg
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• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Index
j What Dipyridamole tablets are and what they are used for Before you take Jj How to take 3 Possible side effects Jj How to store 6| Further information
j What Dipyridamole tablets are and what they are used for
Dipyridamole tablets belong to the group of medicines known as "antithrombotic agents”. They are used to prevent blood clots which may occur if you have had your heart valves replaced. You will normally also be receiving other medicines to prevent your blood clotting.
Before you take
Do not take Dipyridamole tablets
and tell your doctor if you:
• are allergic (hypersensitive) to dipyridamole or any of the other ingredients (see section 6).
• Dipyridamole 25mg Tablets also contain sunset yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions (see section 2).
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Check with your doctor or
pharmacist before taking
Dipyridamole tablets if you:
• have narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart (aortic stenosis)
• suffer from angina, especially if the symptoms are getting worse or other heart problems (including circulatory problems)
• have recently had a heart attack
• suffer from problems with blood clotting
• have low blood pressure
• have heart failure
• suffer with muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
• suffer with migraines (Dipyridamole may make them worse)
• severe coronary artery disease
• left ventricular outflow obstruction.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist
if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Especially:
• aspirin or clopidogrel to thin the blood
• anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) to stop blood clotting
• indigestion remedies
• adenosine for irregular heartbeats
• fludarabine for certain leukaemia's
• cholinesterase inhibitors (for muscle weakness)
• digoxin (for the heart)
• medicines for high blood pressure
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Dipyridamole
If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine, as it contains a type of sugar called lactose. Dipyridamole 25mg Tablets contain sunset yellow (E110) which can cause allergic type reactions including asthma. Allergy is more common in people who are allergic to aspirin. Continued over page
|3| How to take
Always take Dipyridamole tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Swallow the tablets with water before meals.
Doses:
• Adults (including elderly): 300-600mg a day in 3 or 4 divided doses.
• Children: 5mg per kg of bodyweight a day in divided doses.
If you take more than you should
If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of tablets at the same time, or you think a child may have swallowed any contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately. Signs of an overdose include headache, stomach upsets, low blood pressure and chest pain in patients with heart disease.
If you forget to take the tablets
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Then go on as before. Never double up on the next dose to make up for the one missed.
0 Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Dipyridamole tablets can cause side effects, particularly when you first start taking it, although not everybody gets them. If these occur, it is usually during the early part of treatment and with higher doses.
Contact your doctor at once if you develop any of the following rare allergic reactions:
• breathing difficulties including feeling breathless
• large welts or swelling of the skin near the eyes, lips, hands, feet or inside of the throat
• severe rash with itching
Dipyridamole tablets may occasionally cause a throbbing headache which normally disappears when the dose is reduced.
Other side effects include:
Common (occur in less than 1 in 10 people):
• lowering of blood pressure
• dizziness
• headache
• feeling sick, diarrhoea
• hot flushes
Uncommon (occur in less than 1 in 100 people):
• worsening of the symptoms of heart disease such as chest pain and heartbeat problems
• fainting
• being sick
• rash
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Other (frequency cannot be estimated by the data):
• increased bruising or prolonged bleeding (thrombocytopenia)
• increased bleeding during or after surgery
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light
Do not use Dipyridamole tablets after the expiry date stated on the label/carton/bottle. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Dipyridamole tablets contain
• The active substance (the ingredient that makes the tablet work) is dipyridamole.
Each tablet contains either 25mg or 100mg of the active ingredient.
• The other ingredients are lactose, maize starch, magnesium stearate, polyvidone, propylene glycol, quinolone yellow (E104- 25mg only), sunset yellow (E110- 25mg only), indigo carmine (E132- 25mg only), titanium dioxide (E171), methylhydroxypropylcellulose (E464), purified talc (E553).
What Dipyridamole tablets look like and contents of the pack
Dipyridamole 25mg tablets are orange film-coated tablets.
Dipyridamole 100mg tablets are white film-coated tablets.
Pack sizes are 84 tablets
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Actavis, Barnstaple, EX32 8NS, UK.
Date of last revision: June 2014
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