Dipyridamole interactions

Dipyridamole (Persantine), an antiplatelet agent has 44 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 10 major, 26 moderate, 8 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (10)

  • ApixabananticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • optimal timing between… (Apixaban label, Boxed warning)

  • CelecoxibNSAIDMajor

    Celecoxib 100 mg twice daily was non-inferior to naproxen 375 to 500 mg twice daily and ibuprofen 600 to 800 mg three times daily for the composite endpoint of the Antiplatelet Trialists' Collaboration (APTC), which consists of cardiovascular death (including hemorrhagic death), non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke [ see Clinical Studies (14.5)… (Celecoxib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery optimal timing between the… (Dabigatran label, Boxed warning)

  • EdoxabananticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: use of indwelling epidural catheters concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery optimal timing between the… (Edoxaban label, Boxed warning)

  • EnoxaparinanticoagulantMajor

    …hematomas in these patients include: Use of indwelling epidural catheters Concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, and other anticoagulants A history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures A history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery Optimal timing between… (Enoxaparin label, Boxed warning)

  • FondaparinuxanticoagulantMajor

    …in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, or other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal puncture • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • Optimal timing between… (Fondaparinux label, Boxed warning)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets Ticagrelor Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • RiociguatvasodilatorMajor

    Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Concomitant administration of Adempas with specific PDE-5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil) or nonspecific PDE-5 inhibitors (such as dipyridamole or theophylline) is contraindicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.6), Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]. (Riociguat label, Contraindications)

  • RivaroxabananticoagulantMajor

    …in these patients include: • use of indwelling epidural catheters • concomitant use of other drugs that affect hemostasis, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), platelet inhibitors, other anticoagulants • a history of traumatic or repeated epidural or spinal punctures • a history of spinal deformity or spinal surgery • optimal timing between… (Rivaroxaban label, Boxed warning)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentMajor

    WARNING: BLEEDING RISK • BRILINTA, like other antiplatelet agents, can cause significant, sometimes fatal bleeding ( 5.1 , 6.1 ). (Ticagrelor label, Boxed warning)

Moderate interactions (26)

  • CitalopramSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk. (Citalopram label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Clopidogrelantiplatelet agentModerate

    Other Antiplatelet Agents: Increases the risk of bleeding due to an additive effect. (Clopidogrel label, Drug interactions)

  • DesvenlafaxineSNRIModerate

    • Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, NSAIDs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.4 ). (Desvenlafaxine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDModerate

    Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk. (Diclofenac label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIModerate

    Concomitant use of antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 , 7.4 , 8.1 ) (Duloxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EscitalopramSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin and other anticoagulants may increase risk ( 5.7 , 7) (Escitalopram label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ginkgo bilobaHerbal and supplementModerate

    Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. (NCCIH, Ginkgo)

  • HeparinanticoagulantModerate

    Platelet Inhibitors Drugs such as acetylsalicylic acid, dextran, phenylbutazone, ibuprofen, indomethacin, dipyridamole, hydroxychloroquine and others that interfere with platelet-aggregation reactions (the main hemostatic defense of heparinized patients) may induce bleeding and should be used with caution in patients receiving heparin sodium. (Heparin label, Drug interactions)

  • IbuprofenNSAIDModerate

    Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorder, concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk. (Ibuprofen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Icosapent ethylomega-3 fatty acidModerate

    Increased Bleeding Risk with Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents: Some published studies with omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated prolongation of bleeding time. (Icosapent ethyl label, Drug interactions)

  • IndomethacinNSAIDModerate

    Co-morbid conditions, such as coagulation disorders, or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk. (Indomethacin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Drugs rivaroxaban cilostazol, coumarins, dabigatran Cilostazol: Concomitant administration of single doses of cilostazol 100 mg and ketoconazole 400 mg approximately doubled cilostazol concentrations and altered (increase/decrease) the concentrations of the active metabolites of cilostazol. (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LevomilnacipranSNRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of NSAIDs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 ). (Levomilnacipran label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeloxicamNSAIDModerate

    Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk. (Meloxicam label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Misoprostolprostaglandin analogModerate

    Misoprostol does not exert clinically significant effects on the absorption, blood levels, and antiplatelet effects of therapeutic doses of aspirin. (Misoprostol label, Drug interactions)

  • NaproxenNSAIDModerate

    Concomitant use of warfarin and other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk. (Naproxen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIModerate

    Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may add to this risk [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . (Paroxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    DRUG INTERACTIONS Bleeding has been reported in patients treated with pentoxifylline extended-release tablets with or without concomitant NSAIDs, anticoagulants, or platelet aggregation inhibitors. (Pentoxifylline label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Carbamazepine, felbamate, lamotrigine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine, lacosamide Antilipidemic agents Atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin Antiplatelets Ticagrelor Antiviral agents Efavirenz, lopinavir/ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir Fosamprenavir: phenytoin when given with fosamprenavir alone may decrease the concentration of amprenavir,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • SertralineSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.3 ) (Sertraline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanModerate

    Co-morbid conditions such as coagulation disorders or concomitant use of warfarin, other anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) may increase this risk. (Sumatriptan and naproxen label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.5 ). (Trazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VilazodoneSSRIModerate

    Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.3 ) (Vilazodone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vitamin EVitamin and mineralModerate

    Vitamin E can inhibit platelet aggregation and vitamin K-dependent clotting, increasing bleeding risk with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Vitamin E)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantModerate

    • Increased Risk of Bleeding : Concomitant use of aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, or other drugs that affect coagulation may increase risk ( 5.3 ). (Vortioxetine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Table 3: Drugs that Can Increase the Risk of Bleeding Drug Class Specific Drugs Anticoagulants argatroban, dabigatran, bivalirudin, desirudin, heparin, lepirudin Antiplatelet Agents aspirin, cilostazol, clopidogrel, dipyridamole, prasugrel, ticlopidine Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents celecoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, fenoprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin,… (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (8)

  • Donepezilcholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Cholinesterase Inhibitors Dipyridamole may counteract the anticholinesterase effect of cholinesterase inhibitors, thereby potentially aggravating myasthenia gravis. (Dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)

  • EthosuximideanticonvulsantMinor

    If possible, assess the presence of drug-dependent antiplatelet antibodies. (Ethosuximide label, Warnings)

  • Fish oil (omega-3)Herbal and supplementMinor

    Omega-3 supplements may mildly prolong bleeding time; the combination with anticoagulants such as warfarin warrants monitoring, though clinically significant bleeding has not been consistently shown. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids)

  • Galantaminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Cholinesterase Inhibitors Dipyridamole may counteract the anticholinesterase effect of cholinesterase inhibitors, thereby potentially aggravating myasthenia gravis. (Dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)

  • Garlic (supplement)Herbal and supplementMinor

    Garlic supplements may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants such as warfarin. (NCCIH, Garlic)

  • Nicardipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerMinor

    In Vitro Interaction The plasma protein binding of nicardipine was not altered when therapeutic concentrations of furosemide, propranolol, dipyridamole, warfarin, quinidine, or naproxen were added to human plasma in vitro. (Nicardipine label, Drug interactions)

  • Pyridostigminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Cholinesterase Inhibitors Dipyridamole may counteract the anticholinesterase effect of cholinesterase inhibitors, thereby potentially aggravating myasthenia gravis. (Dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)

  • Rivastigminecholinesterase inhibitorMinor

    Cholinesterase Inhibitors Dipyridamole may counteract the anticholinesterase effect of cholinesterase inhibitors, thereby potentially aggravating myasthenia gravis. (Dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)

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