Aspirin and Dipyridamole (Oral Route)

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Aspirin and Dipyridamole (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Aggrenox

Description

Aspirin and dipyridamole combination is used to prevent you from having a stroke. Strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked by blood clots. This medicine will thin the blood and help prevent blood clots from forming. It is only given when there is a high risk that these problems may occur.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Capsule, Extended Release
  • Capsule
Before Using

DR600125

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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