Arreno

Composition of Arreno

Arreno contains Aspirin (25mg) + Dipyridamole (200mg). It belongs to the Blood thinner class of medicines.

Uses of Arreno

Arreno Capsule ER is used in blood clots. It helps prevent another stroke in patients with a previous stroke or mini-stroke (transient ischaemic attack).

Key benefits

• Substantially reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
• Usually taken once a day

How Arreno works

Arreno Capsule ER is a combination of two antiplatelet medicines: Aspirin and Dipyridamole which prevent stroke following an initial first stroke (transient ischaemic attack). It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots.

How to take Arreno

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arreno Capsule ER is to be taken with food.<br>Arreno Capsule ER may cause stomach upset if taken empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause serious and difficult-to-control bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Arreno

Most side effects of Arreno are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Diarrhea Indigestion Vomiting Headache increased bleeding tendency

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Arreno

Warnings and precautions

Seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, blood in the vomit or urine, a severe headache, or bleeding that will not stop. Tell every doctor and dentist treating you that you are on a blood thinner, well before any procedure. Never stop this medicine on your own before surgery or dental work — stopping it carries its own risk, and the decision is your doctor's. Avoid contact sports and take care with razors and sharp tools. Aspirin must not be given to children or teenagers with a fever or a viral illness — it is linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious condition affecting the brain and liver. Low-dose aspirin for the heart is a lifelong treatment. Do not stop it before surgery or dental work without asking the doctor who prescribed it.

Do not take Arreno if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with active bleeding, a bleeding disorder, or a recent bleed into the brain.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, including over-the-counter ones, sharply raise the bleeding risk. Combining two blood thinners multiplies the risk — never add one yourself. Tell your doctor about all herbal products; several affect clotting.

How to store Arreno

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Arreno

Carry a card or note saying which blood thinner you take. Take it at the same time every day; a missed dose leaves you less protected. Use paracetamol rather than an anti-inflammatory for ordinary aches, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Antiplatelet / anticoagulant

Drug class:

Blood thinner