Synonyms
Persantin
Dipyridamine
Dipyridamol
Description
A phosphodiesterase inhibitor that blocks uptake and metabolism of adenosine by erythrocytes and vascular endothelial cells. Dipyridamole also potentiates the antiaggregating action of prostacyclin.
Molecular Formula
C24H40N8O4
Appearance
Yellow crystalline powder