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Pentoxifylline - oral

(pen-tox-if-ill-een)

common brand names: Trental

Related Drugs : Trental, Trental, Pentopak, Pentoxifylline, Pentoxil

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Pentoxil Usage: Pentoxifylline improves blood flow through the blood vessels. Its used to treat problems with blood circulation in arms and legs (e.g., intermittent claudication).

Pentoxil can be used also since: this drug may also be used to prevent strokes, manage sickle cell disease, improve blood flow to the brain, improve effects about diabetes, or to treat nausea & headaches in high places (high-altitude sickness). this pill may also be used for other purposes as determined by you're doctor.

How to use Pentoxil: this drug is best taken with meals to prevent stomach upset. Swallow tablets whole. do not crush or chew them since they are designed to release med slowly. Take it exactly as prescribed. Try to take this tablet at same times each day so you remember to take it. do not stop taking this without you're doctor's approval. it may take 8 to 12 weeks to notice effects of this drug.

Pentoxil side effects: Loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, anxiety or blurred vision may occur at 1st as you're body adjusts to drug. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your physician. Notify your pharmacist if you experience: chest pain, confusion, difficulty breathing, rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or healthcare professional.

Pentoxil Precautions: Tell youre physician your complete medical history before you take any medicine. this tablet should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Because this drug appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. this is best to avoid smoking because nicotine constricts blood vessels.

Pentoxil drug interactions: Inform youre healthcare professional about all the medicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: medicine since high blood pressure, cimetidine (Tagamet for ulcers), 'blood thinners' (e.g., warfarin). do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Pentoxil Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include flushing, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, fever, agitation, & seizures.

Pentoxil special notes: do not share this product with others.

If you missed Pentoxil dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the following dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Pentoxil Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight & moisture.

Active Ingredients : Pentoxifylline

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