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Dipyridamole (Persantine) is a platelet inhibitor is a kind of anti-coagulation drug (blood and coagulation drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Platelet inhibitor

Brands

Persantine • Persantin • Plato

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flushing
Low blood pressure
Paresthesia
Heart palpitations
Numbness or tingling
Rash

Serious

Low blood pressure

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