Adenosine and Dipyridamole interaction

Adenosine and Dipyridamole: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Dipyridamole label · effective 2026-04-29

Moderate

Adenosinergic agents (e.g., adenosine, regadenoson) Dipyridamole has been reported to increase the plasma levels and cardiovascular effects of adenosine.

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Moderate

Adjustment of adenosine dosage may be necessary.

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Moderate

Dipyridamole also increases the cardiovascular effects of regadenoson, an adenosine A 2A -receptor agonist.

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From the Adenosine label · effective 2025-01-03

Moderate

Nucleoside transport inhibitors such as dipyridamole can increase the activity of adenosine ( 7.1 )

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Moderate

The vasoactive effects of adenosine are potentiated by nucleoside transport inhibitors such as dipyridamole.

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Minor

The safety and efficacy of adenosine in the presence of dipyridamole has not been systematically evaluated.

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