Dipyridamole

**Definition:** A phosphodiesterase inhibitor that blocks uptake and metabolism of adenosine by erythrocytes and vascular endothelial cells. Dipyridamole also potentiates the antiaggregating action of prostacyclin. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p752)

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.742.175

**Synonyms:** - Dipyramidole