Dipyridamole and Aspirin (Systemic)
Brand Names : ASA, salicylic acid acetate, Aggrenox, acetylsalicylic acid
Category- Platelet aggregation
inhibitor
DescriptionDipyridamole (dye-peer-ID-a-mole)
and aspirin (AS-pir-in) is used to lessen
the chance of stroke that may occur when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked
by blood clots. It is given only when there is a larger-than-usual chance
that these problems may occur. For example, it is given to people who have
had a stroke, because dangerous blood clots are especially likely to occur
in these patients. Dipyridamole and aspirin work by helping to prevent dangerous
blood clots from forming.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
-
Capsule (extended-release dipyridamole and immediate-release aspirin
) (U.S.and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
Other commonly used names are
Aspirin:
acetylsalicylic acidASAsalicylic acid acetate
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