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   Pentoxifylline

Pentoxifylline
(oral) (tablet, Extended Release)


Treats problems from poor blood circulation by improving the flow of blood through blood vessels.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Trental, Pentoxil

 
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Pentoxifylline
Trental, Pentoxil
Uses
Treats problems from poor blood circulation by improving the flow of blood through blood vessels.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Long Acting Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Swallow tablets whole. Take your medicine with meals to avoid stomach upset.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Chest pain Irregular heartbeat.

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to pentoxifylline or to related drugs, such as theophylline or caffeine.
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had recent retina (eye) surgery.

Missed Dose
  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose You should not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • Check with your doctor before taking pentoxifylline if you have liver or kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. You may need to take this medicine for several weeks before it starts to help. Avoid smoking or using other tobacco products, because nicotine narrows your blood vessels and can make your pain worse.

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