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Common name
Curantyl (Dipyridamole)
Synonyms: Persantine, Dipyridamole
Description
Curantyl (Dipyridamole) keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.
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What is it used for?:
Curantyl is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels. Curantyl may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Theurapeutic actions:
Curantyl keeps your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions. Because of this drug action, Curantyl can make it easier for you to bleed, even from a minor injury. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if you have bleeding that will not stop. You may also have bleeding on the inside of your body, such as in your stomach or intestines. Call your doctor at once if you have black or bloody stools, or if you cough up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. These could be signs of bleeding in your digestive tract. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Iscover. Alcohol may increase your risk of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. If you need to have any type of surgery or dental work, tell the surgeon or dentist ahead of time that you are using Curantyl.
You may need to stop using the medicine for at least 5 days before having surgery, to prevent excessive bleeding.
While you are taking Iscover, do not take aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) without your doctoris advice. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.
Contraindications and Cautions:
While you are taking Curantyl, do not take aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) without your doctoris advice. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene), and others. Avoid sports or activities that could result in a bruising or bleeding injury. Use extra caution to avoid cuts when brushing your teeth or shaving. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Curantyl. Alcohol may increase your risk of bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
Side effects:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using Curantyl and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• nosebleed or other bleeding that will not stop;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools;
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; or
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, fever, and urinating more or less than usual.
Continue taking Curantyl and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
• stomach pain;
• runny or stuffy nose, cough, sore throat; or
• mild headache or dizziness. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Interactions:
Before taking Curantyl, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
• phenytoin (Dilantin);
• tamoxifen (Nolvadex);
• tolbutamide (Orinase);
• torsemide (Demadex);
• fluvastatin (Lescol);
• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin), heparin, ardeparin (Normiflo), dalteparin (Fragmin), danaparoid (Orgaran), enoxaparin (Lovenox), or tinzaparin (Innohep); or
• medication used to prevent blood clots, such as alteplase (Activase), anistreplase (Eminase), dipyridamole (Persantine), streptokinase (Kabikinase, Streptase), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and urokinase (Abbokinase).
If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to take Curantyl, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Iscover. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
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