NDC 68382-0189-77 — Dipyridamole 75 mg Tablet, Film Coated

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68382-189-77

Product NDC 68382-189

11-digit billing NDC 68382018977

RxCUI 197622, 309952, 309955

UNII 64ALC7F90C

Application # ANDA040874

SPL Set ID 004bada0-dbf7-4a94-8792-6833d7eeda2b

Established class (EPC) Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Physiologic effect Decreased Platelet Aggregation

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category ANDA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2008-05-22

Route ORAL

Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED

Substance DIPYRIDAMOLE

GPI-14 85150030000330

GPI class Dipyridamole

GCN Seq No 041700

GCN 53143

HICL code 000168

Ingredient (HICL) Dipyridamole

HIC1 code M

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Blood

HIC2 code M9

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Given To Alter Blood Coagulation

HIC3 code M9P

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

AHFS code 20:12.18.00

AHFS class Platelet-Aggregation Inhibitors

FDB label name DIPYRIDAMOLE 75 MG TABLET

FDB brand name Dipyridamole

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68382-189-77 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 68382-0189-77. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Drug family (ATC) Platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerZydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Application holderZYDUS PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC

FDA applicationANDA040874 (ANDA)

Labeler code68382

First marketedMay 2008

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio451 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name DIPYRIDAMOLE 75 MG TABLET Ingredient Dipyridamole

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Dipyridamole is used to reduce the risk of blood clots after a heart valve replacement. Dipyridamole is in a class of medications called platelet inhibitors. It works by stopping blood from clotting too much.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

After a cardiac valve replacement, platelets — the sticky blood cells that help form clots — can react to the artificial valve surface and create dangerous clots. Dipyridamole help...
Why am I taking dipyridamole tablets along with warfarin after my heart valve surgery?
The most commonly reported side effects with dipyridamole include headache, dizziness, flushing, and stomach upset like nausea. Most people tolerate it reasonably well, especially...
What side effects should I expect from the dipyridamole tablets?

📖 Read our full Dipyridamole guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Dipyridamole — tap one for details:

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🌿 Every supplement checked against Dipyridamole (219 interactions) — ranked by severity →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color Yellow

ShapeRound

ImprintZE;50

Size8 mm

ScoringNot scored

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

UNII EX438O2MRT
Ferric oxide yellow is a naturally occurring iron compound used as a colorant in medications. It gives tablets, capsules, and other forms a yellow or golden hue for identification and appearance.
UNII 0WZ8WG20P6
Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-based cellulose derivative that acts as a thickener, binder, and film-coating agent. It helps control how quickly the medicine dissolves and protects the tablet or capsule from moisture and light.
UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
UNII 70097M6I30
Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
UNII U725QWY32X
Povidone K30 is a synthetic polymer made from petroleum. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
UNII O8232NY3SJ
A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
UNII 15FIX9V2JP
Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per each	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026	$0.5076	$50.76 / 100 tablets

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Dipyridamole 75 mg 00115-1072-01	Amneal	100 tablets	$0.236	AB	Availability likely	—
Dipyridamole 75 mg 69584-0183-10	Oxford	100 tablets	$0.236	AB	Availability likely	—
Dipyridamole 75 mg 65841-0664-01	Zydus	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Dipyridamole 75 mgthis 68382-0189-77	Zydus	10 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️

2008

On the market since

May 2008

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

18 years listed

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Generic on the market

this product is a generic

✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.

100 tablets68382-0189-01 51 Rx · $1,839

500 tablets68382-0189-05 No Medicaid data

1000 tablets68382-0189-10 No Medicaid data

10 tablets this page68382-0189-77 No Medicaid data

Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 51 Rx · 3,614 units · $1,839 gross reimbursed

Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Dipyridamole — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 2 manufacturers.

⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Dipyridamole. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$235.3K

Claims incl. refills

2.4K

Beneficiaries

1.5K

Spend / beneficiary

$153.09

Spend / claim

$97.15

Trend by period

💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Per unit	Per pack	Marketing start	Status
68382-0189-01	100 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68382-189-01)	$0.2358 / ea	$23.58	2008-05-22	Active
68382-0189-05	500 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68382-189-05)	—	—	2008-05-22	Active
68382-0189-10	1000 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68382-189-10)	—	—	2008-05-22	Active
68382-0189-77 You're viewing this	10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (68382-189-77) / 10 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK	—	—	2008-05-22	Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 68382-0189-77?

NDC 68382-0189-77 is listed by the FDA — 10 blister pack in 1 carton / 10 tablet, film coated in 1 blister pack.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Dipyridamole 75 mg Tablet, Film Coated?

Bill NDC 68382-0189-77 — the 11-digit billing format is 68382018977. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product

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NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS)	— Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data	✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk	— Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD)	— Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.

“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 68382-189-77, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 68382-0189-77, written without dashes as 68382018977. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 68382-0189-77, the first segment (68382) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; the middle segment (0189) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (77) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Is this package still being marketed?

Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.

Does this product come in other package sizes?

Yes — the FDA directory lists 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 100 tablets (68382-0189-01), 500 tablets (68382-0189-05), 1000 tablets (68382-0189-10). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.

Do I need a prescription for this product?

This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.

This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.

Where does this data come from?

Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description

🎯 Indications and Usage 24 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dipyridamole tablets are indicated as an adjunct to coumarin anticoagulants in the prevention of postoperative thromboembolic complications of cardiac valve replacement.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 45 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adjunctive Use in Prophylaxis of Thromboembolism after Cardiac Valve Replacement The recommended dose is 75 to 100 mg four times daily as an adjunct to the usual warfarin therapy. Please note that aspirin is not to be administered concomitantly with coumarin anticoagulants.

⛔ Contraindications 10 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to dipyridamole and any of the other components.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 209 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions at therapeutic doses are usually minimal and transient. On long-term use of dipyridamole tablets initial side effects usually disappear. The following reactions in Table 1 were reported in two heart valve replacement trials comparing dipyridamole tablets and warfarin therapy to either warfarin alone or warfarin and placebo: Table 1 Adverse Reactions Reported in 2 Heart Valve Replacement Trials Adverse Reaction Dipyridamole Tablets/ Placebo/ Warfarin Warfarin Number of patients 147 170 Dizziness 13.6% 8.2% Abdominal distress 6.

1% 3.5% Headache 2.3% 0.0% Rash 2.3% 1.1% Other reactions from uncontrolled studies include diarrhea, vomiting, flushing and pruritus. In addition, angina pectoris has been reported rarely and there have been rare reports of liver dysfunction. On those uncommon occasions when adverse reactions have been persistent or intolerable, they have ceased on withdrawal of the medication.

When dipyridamole tablets were administered concomitantly with warfarin, bleeding was no greater in frequency or severity than that observed when warfarin was administered alone. In rare cases, increased bleeding during or after surgery has been observed. In post-marketing reporting experience, there have been rare reports of hypersensitivity reactions (such as rash, urticaria, severe bronchospasm, and angioedema), larynx edema, fatigue, malaise, myalgia, arthritis, nausea, dyspepsia, paresthesia, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, cholelithiasis, hypotension, palpitation, and tachycardia.

🔄 Drug Interactions 105 words ▾

Drug Interactions No pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with dipyridamole tablets. The following information was obtained from the literature. Adenosinergic agents (e.g., adenosine, regadenoson) Dipyridamole has been reported to increase the plasma levels and cardiovascular effects of adenosine.

Adjustment of adenosine dosage may be necessary. Dipyridamole also increases the cardiovascular effects of regadenoson, an adenosine A 2A -receptor agonist. The potential risk of cardiovascular side effects with intravenous adenosinergic agents may be increased during the testing period when dipyridamole is not held 48 hours prior to stress testing.

Cholinesterase Inhibitors Dipyridamole may counteract the anticholinesterase effect of cholinesterase inhibitors, thereby potentially aggravating myasthenia gravis.

🤰 Pregnancy 98 words ▾

Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects: PREGNANCY CATEGORY B Reproduction studies have been performed in mice, rabbits and rats at oral dipyridamole doses of up to 125 mg/kg, 40 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg, respectively (about 1 1/2 , 2 and 25 times the maximum recommended daily human oral dose, respectively, on a mg/m 2 basis) and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to dipyridamole. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, dipyridamole tablets should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 19 words ▾

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population below the age of 12 years have not been established.

🆘 Overdosage 99 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE In case of real or suspected overdose, seek medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Careful medical management is essential. Based upon the known hemodynamic effects of dipyridamole, symptoms such as warm feeling, flushes, sweating, restlessness, feeling of weakness and dizziness may occur.

A drop in blood pressure and tachycardia might also be observed. Symptomatic treatment is recommended, possibly including a vasopressor drug. Gastric lavage should be considered.

Administration of xanthine derivatives (e.g., aminophylline) may reverse the hemodynamic effects of dipyridamole overdose. Since dipyridamole is highly protein bound, dialysis is not likely to be of benefit.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY It is believed that platelet reactivity and interaction with prosthetic cardiac valve surfaces, resulting in abnormally shortened platelet survival time, is a significant factor in thromboembolic complications occurring in connection with prosthetic heart valve replacement. Dipyridamole tablets have been found to lengthen abnormally shortened platelet survival time in a dose-dependent manner. In three randomized controlled clinical trials involving 854 patients who had undergone surgical placement of a prosthetic heart valve, dipyridamole tablets, in combination with warfarin, decreased the incidence of postoperative thromboembolic events by 62 to 91% compared to warfarin treatment alone.

The incidence of thromboembolic events in patients receiving the combination of dipyridamole tablets and warfarin ranged from 1.2 to 1.8%. In three additional studies involving 392 patients taking dipyridamole tablets and coumarin-like anticoagulants, the incidence of thromboembolic events ranged from 2.3 to 6.9%. In these trials, the coumarin anticoagulant was begun between 24 hours and 4 days postoperatively, and the dipyridamole tablets were begun between 24 hours and 10 days postoperatively.

The length of follow-up in these trials varied from 1 to 2 years. Dipyridamole tablets do not influence prothrombin time or activity measurements when administered with warfarin. Mechanism of Action Dipyridamole inhibits the uptake of adenosine into platelets, endothelial cells and erythrocytes in vitro and in vivo ; the inhibition occurs in a dose-dependent manner at therapeutic concentrations (0.5 to 1.9 mcg/mL).

This inhibition results in an increase in local concentrations of adenosine which acts on the platelet A 2 -receptor thereby stimulating platelet adenylate cyclase and increasing platelet cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels. Via this mechanism, platelet aggregation is inhibited in response to various stimuli such as platelet activating factor (PAF), collagen and adenosine diphosphate (ADP). Dipyridamole inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE) in various tissues.

While the inhibition of cAMP-PDE is weak, therapeutic levels of dipyridamole inhibit cyclic-3',5'-guanosine monophosphate-PDE (cGMP-PDE), thereby augmenting the increase in cGMP produced by EDRF (endothelium-derived relaxing factor, now identified as nitric oxide). Hemodynamics In dogs intraduodenal doses of dipyridamole of 0.5 to 4.0 mg/kg produced dose-related decreases in systemic and coronary vascular resistance leading to decreases in systemic blood pressure and increases in coronary blood flow. Onset of action was in about 24 minutes and effects persisted for about 3 hours.

Similar effects were observed following intravenous dipyridamole in doses ranging from 0.025 to 2.0 mg/kg. In man the same qualitative hemodynamic effects have been observed. However, acute intravenous administration of dipyridamole may worsen regional myocardial perfusion distal to partial occlusion of coronary arteries.

Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism Following an oral dose of dipyridamole tablets, the average time to peak concentration is about 75 minutes. The decline in plasma concentration following a dose of dipyridamole tablets fits a two-compartment model. The alpha half-life (the initial decline following peak concentration) is approximately 40 minutes.

The beta half-life (the terminal decline in plasma concentration) is approximately 10 hours. Dipyridamole is highly bound to plasma proteins. It is metabolized in the liver where it is conjugated as a glucuronide and excreted with the bile.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 128 words ▾

Mechanism of Action Dipyridamole inhibits the uptake of adenosine into platelets, endothelial cells and erythrocytes in vitro and in vivo ; the inhibition occurs in a dose-dependent manner at therapeutic concentrations (0.5 to 1.9 mcg/mL). This inhibition results in an increase in local concentrations of adenosine which acts on the platelet A 2 -receptor thereby stimulating platelet adenylate cyclase and increasing platelet cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels. Via this mechanism, platelet aggregation is inhibited in response to various stimuli such as platelet activating factor (PAF), collagen and adenosine diphosphate (ADP).

Dipyridamole inhibits phosphodiesterase (PDE) in various tissues. While the inhibition of cAMP-PDE is weak, therapeutic levels of dipyridamole inhibit cyclic-3',5'-guanosine monophosphate-PDE (cGMP-PDE), thereby augmenting the increase in cGMP produced by EDRF (endothelium-derived relaxing factor, now identified as nitric oxide).

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 193 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Dipyridamole Tablets USP, 25 mg are light yellow, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with 'ZE 43' on one side and plain on the other side are supplied as follows: NDC 68382-187-01 in bottle of 100 tablets NDC 68382-187-05 in bottle of 500 tablets NDC 68382-187-10 in bottle of 1000 tablets NDC 68382-187-77 in unit-dose blister cartons of 100 (10 x 10) unit-dose tablets Dipyridamole Tablets USP, 50 mg are light yellow, round, biconvex, beveled-edge, film-coated tablets debossed with 'ZE 49' on one side and plain on the other side are supplied as follows: NDC 68382-188-01 in bottle of 100 tablets NDC 68382-188-05 in bottle of 500 tablets NDC 68382-188-10 in bottle of 1000 tablets NDC 68382-188-77 in unit-dose blister cartons of 100 (10 x 10) unit-dose tablets Dipyridamole Tablets USP, 75 mg are light yellow, round, biconvex, beveled-edge, film-coated tablets debossed with 'ZE 50' on one side and plain on the other side are supplied as follows: NDC 68382-189-01 in bottle of 100 tablets NDC 68382-189-05 in bottle of 500 tablets NDC 68382-189-10 in bottle of 1000 tablets NDC 68382-189-77 in unit-dose blister cartons of 100 (10 x 10) unit-dose tablets

📦 Storage and Handling 36 words ▾

STORAGE Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [ See USP Controlled Room Temperature ]. Keep out of reach of children. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container. Package insert available at www.zydususa.com/products or call 1-877-993-8779.

📋 Description 109 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Dipyridamole is a platelet inhibitor chemically described as 2,2',2'',2'''-[(4,8-Dipiperidinopyrimido[5,4- d ]pyrimidine-2,6-diyl)dinitrilo]-tetraethanol. It has the following structural formula: C 24 H 40 N 8 O 4 Mol. Wt.

504.63 Dipyridamole, USP is intensely yellow crystalline powder or needles. It is very soluble in methanol, in alcohol, and in chloroform; slightly soluble in water; very slightly soluble in acetone and in ethyl acetate. Each dipyridamole tablet intended for oral administration contains 25 mg or 50 mg or 75 mg of dipyridamole.

In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, povidone and titanium dioxide. structured formula for dipyridamole

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

anticoagulant: A medicine that slows down blood clotting; often called a blood thinner.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

in vivo: In a living person or animal rather than in a laboratory dish.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

agonist: A substance that switches on a specific target in the body to produce an effect, the way a key turns a lock.

alopecia: Loss of hair from the scalp or body.

angina pectoris: Chest pain or a squeezing feeling that happens when the heart muscle does not get enough blood and oxygen.

angioedema: Rapid swelling deep under the skin, often around the eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

bronchospasm: A sudden tightening of the muscles around the airways in the lungs that narrows them and makes breathing harder.

cholelithiasis: Gallstones; hardened deposits that form inside the gallbladder.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

diarrhea: Loose, watery bowel movements that happen more often than normal.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

dyspepsia: Discomfort, fullness, or a burning feeling in the upper belly, commonly called indigestion.

edema: Swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

flushing: Temporary redness and warmth of the skin, often on the face and neck, from widening of small blood vessels.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by infections, alcohol, or certain medicines.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypotension: Blood pressure that is lower than normal, which can cause dizziness or fainting.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

inhibitor: A substance that blocks an enzyme or transporter, which can raise the levels of drugs it normally handles.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

malaise: A general feeling of being unwell, uneasy, or low on energy, without one clear symptom.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

Metabolism: How the body chemically changes a medicine, usually in the liver, into other substances.

myalgia: Muscle pain or aching.

myasthenia gravis: A long-term condition where muscles tire and grow weak easily, often affecting the eyes, face, and swallowing.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

package insert: The detailed printed information about a medicine, written for health professionals, that comes with the product.

paresthesia: A tingling, prickling, or "pins and needles" feeling in the skin, often in the hands or feet.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

placebo: An inactive treatment with no real medicine in it, such as a sugar pill, used for comparison in a study.

plasma concentration: The amount of medicine measured in the liquid part of the blood at a given time.

pregnancy category: An older letter rating (A, B, C, D, or X) once used to describe a medicine's possible risk during pregnancy.

prophylaxis: Treatment given to prevent an infection or illness before it starts, rather than to treat one that is already present.

prothrombin time: A blood test that measures how many seconds it takes for blood to form a clot.

pruritus: Itching of the skin.

randomized: Assigned to a treatment group purely by chance, like a coin flip, so the groups being compared start out fair and similar.

receptor: A special docking spot on a cell that a medicine or natural body chemical attaches to in order to trigger an effect.

restlessness: An inability to stay calm or still, with a constant feeling of needing to move.

tachycardia: A faster-than-normal heart rate, usually over 100 beats per minute.

teratogenic: Able to cause physical birth defects in a developing baby when a medicine is taken during pregnancy.

thrombocytopenia: A low level of platelets, the blood cells that help form clots, which can lead to easier bruising or bleeding.

thromboembolism: A blood clot that forms in one place and travels through the bloodstream to block a vessel somewhere else.

urticaria: Raised, itchy welts on the skin, commonly called hives.

withdrawal: Uncomfortable physical or mental symptoms that appear when a medicine the body has gotten used to is reduced or stopped.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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