Country: United States
Language: English
Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E), DIPYRIDAMOLE (UNII: 64ALC7F90C) (DIPYRIDAMOLE - UNII:64ALC7F90C)
American Health Packaging
ASPIRIN
ASPIRIN 25 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules are indicated to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemia of the brain or completed ischemic stroke due to thrombosis. Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the product components. Aspirin, USP is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) products and in patients with the syndrome of asthma, rhinitis and nasal polyps. Aspirin, USP may cause severe urticaria, angioedema or bronchospasm. Do not use aspirin, USP in children or teenagers with viral infections because of the risk of Reye syndrome. Teratogenic Effects, Pregnancy Category D. [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Aspirin can result in excessive blood loss at delivery as well as prolonged gestation and prolonged labor. Because of these effects on the mother and because of adverse fetal effects seen with aspirin during the later stages of pr
Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules, 25 mg/200 mg, are available as two piece hard gelatin capsules, with a red opaque cap and a yellow opaque body, filled with light yellow to yellow extended-release dipyridamole pellets and a white to off-white, round, film-coated, biconvex, unscored, plain aspirin tablet. The capsule is imprinted axially with “AN” in yellow ink on the cap and “596” in red ink on the body. Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules are supplied as follows: Unit dose packages of 20 (5 x 4) NDC 60687-305-32 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from excessive moisture. FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Do not use if blister is torn or broken.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
ASPIRIN AND EXTENDED-RELEASE DIPYRIDAMOLE- ASPIRIN AND EXTENDED-RELEASE DIPYRIDAMOLE CAPSULE AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE ASPIRIN AND EXTENDED-RELEASE DIPYRIDAMOLE CAPSULES SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR ASPIRIN AND EXTENDED-RELEASE DIPYRIDAMOLE CAPSULES. ASPIRIN AND EXTENDED-RELEASE DIPYRIDAMOLE CAPSULES, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1999 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules is a combination antiplatelet agent indicated to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemia of the brain or completed ischemic stroke due to thrombosis (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One capsule twice daily (morning and evening) with or without food (2) In case of intolerable headaches during initial treatment, switch to one capsule at bedtime and low-dose aspirin in the morning; resume BID dosing within one week (2) Do not chew capsule (2) NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF ASPIRIN AND DIPYRIDAMOLE TABLETS (2) Dispense in this unit-of-use container (16) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsule: 25 mg aspirin/200 mg extended-release dipyridamole (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to any product ingredients (4.1) Patients with known allergy to NSAIDs (4.2) Patients with the syndrome of asthma, rhinitis and nasal polyps (4.2) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules increases the risk of bleeding (5.1) Avoid use in patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency (5.2,5.3) Can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, especially in the third trimester (5.4) ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported adverse reactions (>10% and greater than placebo) were headache, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea (6) TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. AT 1-877-835-5475 OR WWW.AMNEAL.COM OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/ME Read the complete document