Persantine 100 mg

Generic name: Dipyridamole - oral

Persantine is a platelet inhibitor prescribed to prevent thromboembolic complications after cardiac valve replacement.
Persantine broadens coronary vessels (mostly arterioles) and considerably facilitates blood flow. It also increases content of oxygen in venous blood of coronary sinus and its absorption by myocardium. Persantine prevents platelets from clotting which may lead to decreasing of blood flow in the ischemic area. Persantine is used after heart valve replacement, thrombosis, tromboembolia, myocardial infraction, chronic heart failure and other conditions.

Precautions
Persantine is usually prescribed with aspirin to facilitate blood flow but it may result in increase of bleeding. To avoid risk do not take more aspirin than prescribed. Not to upset your stomach take the medication with milk, avoid natural tea or coffee as they may decrease effect of Persantine.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, acute myocardial infraction, arterial hypotension, severe arterial hypertension, severe arrhythmia, ulcer of stomach and duodenum, liver failure and others. Cautiously in breastfeeding women and children younger 12 y.o.

Possible side effects
Side effects are rare. You may experience abdominal distress, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache. Contact your doctor immediately if there are unusual bleeding, bruising, yellow eyes or skin.