Generic Name - Aspirin-Dipyridamole
Category - Antiplatelet agent.
Indications - Reduce risk of stroke
Generic Aggrenox is indicated to lessen the chance of stroke that may occur when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked by blood clots. It works by preventing excessive blood clotting. The combination of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole is given only when there is a larger-than-usual chance that these problems may occur. For instance, Generic Aggrenox is given to people who have had a stroke, because dangerous blood clots are especially likely to occur in these patients. Dipyridamole and aspirin work by helping to prevent dangerous blood clots from forming
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Generic Aggrenox Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Aggrenox is contraindicated in patients, with a prior history of hypersensitivity to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drug or any component of this formulation.
Patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions should not take generic Aggrenox.
• Anemia
• Asthma
• bleeding or clotting problems
• drink more than 3 alcohol-containing beverages a day
• gout
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• lupus (SLE)
• nasal polyps
• skin problems
• smoke tobacco
• stomach ulcers, or other stomach problems
• thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
• vitamin K deficiency
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Aggrenox. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
• Alcohol
• Acetazolamide
• Alendronate
• Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen)
• Aspirin-containing medicines or other salicylates
• Blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs, or other drugs which may affect bleeding (example: warfarin)
• Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) supplements
• Herbal medicines or dietary supplements like feverfew, garlic pills, ginger, gingko biloba, or horse chestnut
• Hormones such as prednisone or cortisone
• Medicines for diabetes that are taken by mouth
• Medicines for high blood pressure (beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors)
• methotrexate
• Medicines for seizures (phenytoin or valproic acid)
• porfimer
• probenecid
• Steroids (such as dexamethasone)
• sulfinpyrazone
• Vaccines for chickenpox (varicella virus vaccine live)
• Water pills (diuretics)
Generic Aggrenox and Pregnancy
Do not take Aggrenox if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. The effect of Generic Aggrenox in pregnant women has not been adequately studied.
Generic Aggrenox and Breast-feeding
Generic Aggrenox passes into breast milk and may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. Do not take Aggrenox without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic Aggrenox and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Aggrenox in pediatric patients have not been established. It is best to consult your child's doctor before using Generic Aggrenox.
Generic Aggrenox and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Aggrenox in geriatric patients have not been adequately established.
Note
The above information about Generic Azelex serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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