Persantine® (dipyridamole USP) for intravenous injection is a coronary vasodilator described as 2,6-Bis(diethanolamino)-4,8-dipiperidinopy-rimido [5,4-d]-pyrimidine.
Dipyridamole in solution is an odorless, pale yellow liquid which can be diluted in normal saline and dextrose and water for intravenous administration.
IV Persantine® as a sterile solution for intravenous administration contains:
Active Ingredient VIAL10 mL: dipyridamole USP 50 mg.
Inactive Ingredients VIAL10 mL: polyethylene glycol 600 500 mg, tartaric acid 20 mg. pH is adjusted to 2.7 ±0.5 with hydrochloric acid.
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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.