Dipyridamole Flashcards
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What is the mechanism of action for dipyridamole
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It’s a vasodilator that stops platelet aggregation by blocking phosodiesterase and stops cAMP from being broken down this lead to sequestering Ca2+
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What is another name for dipyridamole
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Persantine
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How is dipyridamole usually taken
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In combination aspirin or warfarin
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If used in conjunction with this drug, dipyridamole prevents emboli near prosthetic heart valves
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Warfarin
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What are the side effects of dipyridamole
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It’s a vasodilator so it causes dizziness, hypotension and rash
