A drug that reduces the stickiness of platelets in the blood and thereby helps to prevent the formation of abnormal blood clots within arteries. Dipyridamole is used with aspirin or warfarin to prevent the formation of clots following heart-valve surgery. It may also be given to people who have had a recent myocardial infarction or undergone a coronary artery bypass. Dipyridamole may also reduce the frequency of transient ischaemic attacks. Possible adverse may include headache, flushing, and dizziness.
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