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Persantine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dipyridamole 25mg, 50mg, 75mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antiplatelet.
How Supplied
Tabs—100
Manufacturer
Persantine Indications
Indications
Adjunct to oral anticoagulants after cardiac valve replacement to prevent thromboembolism.
Persantine Dosage and Administration
Adult
75mg–100mg four times a day.
Children
Not established.
Persantine Contraindications
Not Applicable
Persantine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Persantine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Severe coronary artery disease (eg, unstable angina, recent MI). Hypotension. Potential hepatic insufficiency. Interrupt dose for 48hrs prior to stress testing (w. IV dipyridamole, other adenosinergic agents). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Persantine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Persantine Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate cardiovascular effects of IV adenosinergic agents (eg, adenosine, regadenoson). May antagonize cholinesterase inhibitors.
Persantine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, abdominal distress, headache, rash.
Persantine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Persantine Note
Not Applicable
Persantine Patient Counseling
See Literature
