Generic Aggrenox is used for reducing the risk of stroke in patients who have previously had a stroke due to a blood clot in the brain. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). More info »
Generic Persantine is used for preventing blood clots after heart valve surgery. It is used in combination with anticoagulants (eg, warfarin). More info »
Ministroke calls for immediate treatment, and follow-up - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Herald-TribuneMinistroke calls for immediate treatment, and follow-upSarasota Herald-TribuneAspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix) or a combination tablet containing aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole are the kinds of medicines that prevent strokes.
The impact of aging and atherosclerotic risk factors on transthoracic coronary ... - 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
The impact of aging and atherosclerotic risk factors on transthoracic coronary .
Medication errors in patients with dysphagia - Nursing Times
Medication errors in patients with dysphagiaNursing TimesThe wrong formulation category included eight incidences of patients inappropriately chewing medicines such as modified-release dipyridamole (six patients chewed this, just fewer than 1% of patients observed).
Fish Oil and Hemodialysis Graft Patency - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
Fish Oil and Hemodialysis Graft PatencyJournal of American Medical Association (subscription)A prior large, randomized, placebo-controlled trial (ie, the DAC Graft Trial) found that sustained-release dipyridamole plus low-dose aspirin modestly prolonged primary unassisted patency of new hemodialysis grafts.