Aggrenox belongs to a class of medication known as antiplatelets. According to the National Institutes of Health, Aggrenox is a combination of aspirin and extended release dipyridamole. Aggrenox.com states that Aggrenox is prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had mini-strokes or transient ischemic attacks caused by blood clots.
Directions of Use
According to Drugs.com, Aggrenox capsules are taken by mouth twice a day. Aggrenox is designed to be absorbed slowly in the body, so patients should not crush, open or chew the capsules.
Side Effects
Drugs.com states that common side effects of Aggrenox include headache, heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain and tiredness. An adverse side effect of Aggrenox is unusual bleeding. Bleeding due to Aggrenox may occur anytime during therapy and without obvious warning signs. Signs of unusual bleeding include nose bleeding, red spots under skin, bruises, black tarry stool, coughing blood, vomit that resembles coffee grounds, weakens and dizziness while standing.
Contraindications
According to Drugs.com, Aggrenox should not be given to patients who are allergic to aspirin, dipyridamole and other NSAIDs. Patients with vitamin K deficiency, asthma, nasal polyps and runny nose should also avoid Aggrenox.
Precautions
According to Drugs.com, patients with histories of stomach ulcers and bleeding problems, clotting disorders such as hemophilia, heart disease, liver failure, kidney failure and pregnancy should inform the doctor so that he may adjust the Aggrenox dosage. Aggrenox may aggravate these conditions and a dose adjustment might be necessary.
Warning
The National Institutes of Health states that Aggrenox contains aspirin and should not be given to children or teenagers with flu symptoms or chicken pox, or other viral infections. Aspirin can cause a fatal condition known as Reyes syndrome in children and teenagers who are recovering from flu-like symptoms, chicken pox and other viral infections.
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