| TAB vaccine | A suspension of killed typhoid and paratyphoid A and B bacilli. See: typhoid vaccine. Synonym: TAB vaccine. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dipyridamole | <chemical> 2,2',2'',2'''-((4,8-di-1-piperidinylpyrimido(5,4-d)pyrimidine-2,6-diyl)dinitrilo)tetrakisethanol. A coronary vasodilator often used in diagnostic imaging. It has been known to induce myocardial ischemia in patients with ischemic heart disease. Pharmacological action: platelet aggregation inhibitors, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: Ethanol, 2,2',2'',2'''-((4,8-di-1-piperidinylpyrimido(5,4-d)pyrimidine-2,6-diyl)dinitrilo)tetrakis- (12 Dec 1998) |
| dipyridamole-thallium imaging | <radiology> Myocardial perfusion imaging for patients who cannot exercise, dipyridamole, potent coronary vasodilator, dose: 300 mg IV, side effects relieved by aminophyllin, thallium given when: symptomatic, HR increased 10 bpm, diastolic BP decreased 10 mm Hg, 45 min after PO dose (12 Dec 1998) |