Treats problems from poor blood circulation by improving the flow of blood through blood vessels
Brand Names:
Trental, Pentoxil, Pentopak
Contraindications:
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
Uses:
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.
If a dose is missed:
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.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, light, and moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking Coumadin®.
Warnings:
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.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
