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USES: This medication improves blood flow through the blood vessels. It is used to treat problems with blood circulation in the arms and legs (e.g., intermittent claudication).
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Trental
Uses
This medication improves blood flow through the blood vessels. It is used to treat problems with blood circulation in the arms and legs (e.g., intermittent claudication).
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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TRENTAL 400MG TABLETS |
Trental(トレンタール) |
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How To Use
- This medication is best taken with meals to prevent stomach upset.
- Swallow the tablets whole.
- Do not crush or chew them since they are designed to release the medication slowly.
- Take this exactly as prescribed.
- Try to take this medication at the same time(s) each day so you remember to take it.
- Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval.
- It may take 8 to 12 weeks to notice the effects of this medication.
Side Effects
- Loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, anxiety or blurred vision may occur at first as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you experience chest pain, confusion, difficulty breathing, or rash while taking this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your complete medical history before you take any medicine.
- This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Because this medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
- It is best to avoid smoking because nicotine constricts blood vessels.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Inform your doctor about all the medicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take medicine for high blood pressure, cimetidine (Tagamet for ulcers), "blood thinners" such as warfarin or other drugs that can affect blood clotting because your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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