Aspirin+dipyridamole

Before taking Aspirin+dipyridamole, inform your doctor if you have stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, heart problems, hypotension (low blood pressure), and myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder). The use of Aspirin+dipyridamole in children below 16 years with viral infections may lead to Reye’s syndrome (a life-threatening condition that causes liver and brain damage). Aspirin+dipyridamole may cause headaches during the initial days of therapy. Let your doctor know if the headache is severe. Aspirin+dipyridamole can increase the bleeding risk even due to a minor injury, so seek medical attention if you suffer any injury and have uncontrolled bleeding. Inform your doctor if you experience blood in your sputum or vomit, blood in urine, or dark-colored stools, as it can be a sign of stomach bleeding.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Aspirin+dipyridamole may interact with other medicines used to prevent blood clots (heparin and warfarin), a medicine used to treat fits, increased pressure in the eye, or altitude sickness (acetazolamide), anticancer agent (methotrexate), a medicine used to treat gout (probenecid), blood pressure-lowering medications including water pills, medicines used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac, etc.), oral diabetes medicines, and medicines used to treat fits (phenytoin and valproic acid).

Drug-Food Interactions: Do not consume alcohol as it can increase the risk of bleeding.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Aspirin+dipyridamole should not be used in patients with asthma, rhinitis (stuffy nose), and nasal polyps (painless, benign growths on the linings of the nose). It should be used with caution in patients with stomach ulcers, bleeding problems, heart problems, hypotension (low blood pressure), and myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder).

• Include more green, leafy vegetables and other non-starchy vegetables (tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower, etc.) in your diet.
• Eat strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and nuts as they reduce inflammation in the brain.
• Use olive oil for cooking purposes. It contains healthy fats that promote brain health. 
• Eat whole grains such as oats, quinoa, and brown rice that are rich in nutrients.
• Opt for fish oil or eat fish (preferably fatty fish like salmon, sardines, trout, and tuna) at least once a week. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for the normal functioning of the brain.
• Avoid fried, processed, and packed foods.
• Exercise regularly. It helps to maintain a normal weight and reduce cholesterol levels.
• Quit alcohol intake and smoking.

• Before undergoing surgery or dental procedure, inform your doctor that you are taking Aspirin+dipyridamole. This medicine increases the risk of bleeding and needs to be stopped before surgeries.
• Aspirin+dipyridamole should be stopped at least 48 hours before undergoing a stress test for the heart.
• Use reliable and effective contraception to prevent pregnancy while using Aspirin+dipyridamole.
• Do not take any other medicines for pain, fever, or any other conditions without discussing with your doctor, as some over-the-counter medicines contain aspirin.