Aggrenox

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Overview:

Aggrenox (when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Dipyridamole, a non-nitrate coronary vasodilator that also inhibits platelet aggregation, is combined with other anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin, to prevent thrombosis in patients with valvular or vascular disorders. Dipyridamole is also used in myocardial perfusion imaging, as an antiplatelet agent, and in combination with aspirin for stroke prophylaxis. For as an adjunct to coumarin anticoagulants in the prevention of postoperative thromboembolic complications of cardiac valve replacement and also used in prevention of angina

Mechanism Of Action:
Dipyridamole likely inhibits both adenosine deaminase and phosphodiesterase, preventing the degradation of cAMP, an inhibitor of platelet function. This elevation in cAMP blocks the release of arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids and reduces thromboxane A2 activity. Dipyridamole also directly stimulates the release of prostacyclin, which induces adenylate cyclase activity, thereby raising the intraplatelet concentration of cAMP and further inhibiting platelet aggregation.

News Articles on Dipyridamole

PRoFESS(R) Results Announced at XVII European Stroke Conference  -  May 14, 2008
The study did not meet its primary endpoint of non-inferiority for AGGRENOX versus clopidogrel.(1) In further exploratory analysis of the main secondary Earthtimes (press release),

PRoFESS Fails Across the Board in Preventing Second Strokes  -  May 19, 2008
By Ed Susman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today NICE, France, May 16 -- Dipyridamole plus aspirin (Aggrenox) was not proven non-inferior to clopidogrel MedPage Today,

PRoFESS® results announced at XVII European Stroke Conference  -  May 16, 2008
PRoFESS® is a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial performed at 695 sites in 35 countries, with 20332 patients randomised to receive Aggrenox® WebWire (press release),

Combination therapy falls short of noninferiority vs clopidogrel  -  May 16, 2008
Results of the largest secondary stroke-prevention trial comparing the combination of aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole (Aggrenox/Asasantine, TheHeart.Org,

Boehringer Ingelheim outpaces the market yet again in 2007  -  Apr 8, 2008
And also Aggrenox® (dipyridamole extended release/ASA), a medication for secondary stroke prevention, generated gratifying net sales of EUR 278 million and PharmaLive.com (press release),

Ibuprofen cancels aspirin’s positive effect on stroke risk  -  Mar 27, 2008
...“The prescription medication Aggrenox, which also is used for secondary stroke prevention and contains aspirin and extended release dipyridamole, University at Buffalo Reporter,

Pipeline is progressing well, says Boehringer Ingelheim  -  Apr 10, 2008
Other important results expected in 2008 for the PRoFESS study involving Aggrenox (aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole) and for the UPLIFT study involving Pharma Times (subscription),

High risk cardiovascular disease  -  Oct 19, 2007
...avoiding Second Strokes), a global investigation with 20000 patients comparing the antiplatelet drugs Aggrenox (dipyridamole) and clopidogrel, TheHeart.Org,

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Barr Confirms Patent Challenge of Aggrenox(R)  -  Jul 12, 2007
CNNMoney.comThe Company believes that it is the first to file an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) containing a paragraph IV certification for Aggrenox.

Business as Usual for Barr  -  Jul 16, 2007
Motley FoolLast week, privately held German firm Boehringer Ingelheim sued Barr over its generic version of Boehringer's Aggrenox, which is used to reduce the risk of

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Over-The-Counter Aspirin is Best Choice for Most Consumers Needing ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),The other three are Aggrenox (a combination of aspirin and the drug dipyridamole), clopidogrel (Plavix), and ticlopidine (Ticlid).

Over-The-Counter Aspirin is Best Choice for Most Consumers Needing ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),The other three are Aggrenox (a combination of aspirin and the drug dipyridamole), clopidogrel (Plavix), and ticlopidine (Ticlid). attack and stroke risk.

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Anticlotting drugs: Aspirin is still the best choice for most  -  Apr 11, 2007
Consumer ReportsA third antiplatelet drug, Aggrenox, is recommended for people who've already had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke).

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Boehringer Ingelheim accesses field of oncology with three ...  09 Nov 2006
...receptor blocker. PRoFESS with 20,000 patients investigates the potential of Aggrenox®/ Asasantin® to prevent secondary strokes. The ... -PipelineReview.com (press release), Largest-Ever Secondary Stroke Prevention Trial Completes ...  Oct 27, 2006
PRoFESS aims to demonstrate that extended release dipyridamole plus ASA[x], marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim as Aggrenox(R) or Asasantin(R)Retard , is superior ... -Medical News Today (press release), Largest-Ever Secondary Stroke Prevention Trial Completes ...  Oct 26, 2006
...in Cape Town, South Africa.[1] PRoFESS aims to demonstrate that extended release dipyridamole plus ASA[x], marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim as Aggrenox(R) or ... -PR Newswire (press release), Doctors Testing Ways To Prevent 2nd Stroke  Sep 14, 2006
Aspirin is currently the gold standard preventive treatment, but researchers are testing three other drugs, aggrenox, plavix and micardis, to see if they work ... -Pittsburgh Channel.com

Clinical Connexion Announces Promotion to Account Manager  Jul 13, 2006
...neurologists. Her primary responsibilities include working with the Micardis ® and Aggrenox ® brand teams for Boehringer Ingelheim. ... -PharmaLive.com

A Nation of Guinea Pigs Feb 28, 2006
18,500-person study. The drug regimen, known as Aggrenox, was being tested for its ability to forestall a second stroke. SP Kalantri ... - CorpWatch.org,

‘Nation of guinea pigs’?  Mar 4, 2006
...prevention drug. The drug regimen, known as Aggrenox, was apparently tested for its ability to forestall a second stroke. There ... - Hindustan Times,

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...to $329.79. Lipitor for cholesterol, $45; Niaspan for cholesterol, $161.20; Aggrenox to prevent another stroke, $123.59. Atenolol ... - Richmond Times Dispatch

Most Extensive Thromboembolic Disease Clinical Trial Program ...  Jan 29, 2006
Boehringer Ingelheim has a lot of experience in this area with our established products for prevention or emergency treatment of stroke, Aggrenox® and Actilyse ... - Medical News Today

Seniors pleasantly surprised by plan's low drug costs  Jan 24, 2006
John, from Muskogee, Okla., who takes two drugs (Aggrenox and Synthroid), would save $300 a year by enrolling in his state's Part D plan. ... - NorthJersey.com

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Aggrenox is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsAggrenox; Agilease; Anginal; Apo-Dipyridamole Fc; Apo-Dipyridamole Sc; Apricor; Cardioflux; Cardoxil; Cardoxin; Chilcolan; Cleridium; Cleridium 150; Coribon; Coridil; Coronarine; Corosan; Coroxin; Curantyl; Dipiridamol; Dipyridamine; Dipyridamol; Dipyridamole; Dipyridamole, Pharma; Dipyridan; Dipyudamine; Dypyridamol; Gulliostin; Iv Persantine; Justpertin; Kurantil; Natyl; Novo-Dipiradol; Peridamol; Permiltin; Persantin; Persantine; Piroan; Prandiol; Prandiol 75; Protangix; RA 8; RA-8; Stenocardil; Stenocardiol; Stimolcardio; Usaf Ge-12

Drug Category:
Aggrenox is categorized under the following by the FDA: Vasodilator Agents; Vasodilator Agents; ATC:B01AC07

Dosage Forms:
tablets

Absorption:
70%

Interactions:
Interactions for Dipyridamole:

No pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with PERSANTINE® (dipyridamole USP) Tablets. The following information was obtained from the literature.

Adenosine: Dipyridamole has been reported to increase the plasma levels and cardiovascular effects of adenosine. Adjustment of adenosine dosage may be necessary.

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

Chemical IUPAC Name:
2-[[3-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-5,10-bis(1-piperidyl)-2,4,7,9-tetrazabicyclo[4.4.0]deca-2,4,7,9,11-pentaen-8-yl]-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol

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