Orisantin
Orisantin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots and reduces the risk of strokes or mini-strokes (TIA) caused by blood clots in the brain.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava kapseli, kova
Strength
200 mg / 25 mg
Active Ingredient
Dipyridamole
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
One capsule twice a day, usually in the morning and in the evening.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it.
Important
The maximum daily dose is two capsules, as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache (often mild at first and improves with continued treatment)
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Indigestion or diarrhea
- •Brain bleeding
- •Stomach or intestinal bleeding
- •Nosebleed
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- •Worsening of heart disease symptoms
- •Migraine
- •Vomiting
- •Muscle pain
- •Fainting
RARE
- •Bleeding in the eye
- •Increased heart rate
- •Low blood pressure
- •Hot flashes
- •Stomach ulcers
- •Thrombocytopenia (a blood disorder that can cause bruising or prolonged bleeding)
- •Stomach inflammation
- •Anemia from internal stomach bleeding
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to dipyridamole, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), any other ingredient in this medicine, or to peanuts or soy.
- Do not use if you have a history of bleeding in the brain, or current stomach or intestinal ulcers, or other bleeding disorders.
- Avoid if you have severe kidney or liver problems, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or are taking methotrexate at doses above 15 mg per week.
- Discuss with your doctor if you have a higher risk of bleeding, asthma, heart conditions, or are scheduled for surgery. Do not use for children, during pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Do not use in severe renal impairment. Consider potential interactions especially with other drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. (updated 19.9.2025)