Persantine

Persantine is generically called Dipyridamole. This drug is used to avoid the clotting of blood thereby reducing the chances of stroke, especially with patients who have undergone heart valve replacement. It works by preventing the platelets from aggregating.

There are important things that your doctor or a health care professional needs to know before taking this medicine. The doctor must check your body of medical conditions like low blood pressure or hypotension, angina, asthma and other related disorders and diseases. The doctor will also consider pregnancy, plan of getting pregnant and breast feeding. The doctor should know if you have delicate reactions to certain drugs like tartrazine dye, Dipyridamole, food, preservatives and other substances.

Once given a Persantine prescription by the doctor, make sure you fully understand the instructions that come along with it. To get more information on the proper use, read the Persantine label. Persantine tablet must be taken whole. Follow up with a full glass of water in order for the body to absorb the medicine well. Persantine is often directed to be taken on an empty stomach. Persantine must be taken regularly but do not adjust your dosage if you feel like your dosage is not enough or you are overdosed. Contact your doctor if you feel uncomfortably during the first days of the medication.

Avoid missing out on a dose; if this happens take your Persantine tablet as soon as you remember. If it is near to the next schedule, just skip the missed dose and wait for your next schedule. Never double your dose to catch up with the missed one, maximum dose of Persantine may be harmful.

Certain drugs interact with Persantine so make sure your doctor is well informed of the medicines you are taking, which may include: adenosine, anti-inflammatory drugs, ibuprofen, adenosine, aspirin, cilostazol, DHEA, enoxaparin, feverfew, garlic preparation, fish oil supplement with omega 3 fatty acid, ginger preparation, hose chestnut, ginkgo biloba, pentoxifylline, valproic acid, warfarin, plicamycin and ticlopidine.

Discuss this clearly with your doctor so that he may be able to adjust your prescription to your current medication. Include all your non-prescribed or over the counter drugs, herbal preparation, diet supplements and others. Your doctor should also know about your alcohol intake, caffeine, cigarette smoking and use of illegal drugs.

The side effects of Persantine can range from less common to more common. More common side effects of Persantine that may not require immediate medical attention are headache, diarrhea, dizziness, flushing, nausea, vomiting, developing skin rashes, stomach pain, stomach cramps and muscle tiredness. If any of these become intolerable, contact your doctor right away to get medical advice.

Persantine adverse effects that need to be reported to your doctor for medical attention are tightening of the chest, palpitations, increase of heartbeat, decrease of heartbeat and instability of heartbeat. Very rare side effects include loss of hair, swelling of the joint, runny nose, severed weakness and sneezing. This is not a complete list as other side effects may occur along the way.

It is a good advice to give your doctor a regular visit so he can track the progress of your treatment and the improvement of your condition. Do not discontinue your Persantine intake even if you feel like your condition is improving. During the regular check up, the doctor will check your blood pressure, heart rate and over all condition. Ask your doctor about your condition. Always be positive, being depressed might hamper the improvement of your condition.

It is but normal to feel dizziness within the period of Persantine medication. You can become dizzy when you suddenly stand or sit down. Refrain from driving and other tiring activities. Avoid alcohol intake and eat the right kind of food at the right amount based on your doctor’s recommendation.