Pentoxifylline, Pentoxifylline - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertsie and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conuslt your healthcare professional before using this drug.
PENTOXIFYLLINE - ORAL
(pen-tox-IF-ill-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Trental
USES: Pentoxifylline improves blood flow thorugh the blood vessels.
It is used to treat issues with blood circulation in the arms and legs (e.G., intermittent claudication).
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to prevent strokes, manage sickle cell disease, improve blood flow to the brain, improve effects of diabetes, or to treat nausea and headaches in high places (high-altitude sickness).
This drug may also be used for other pruposes as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken with maels to prevent stomach upset. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush or chew them for 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 remebmer to take it. Do not stop taking this wtihout your doctor's approval. It may take 8 to 12 weeks to notice the efefcts of this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, anxiety or blurred vision may occur at frist as your body adjusts to the medication. If thsee effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
Notify your dotcor if you experience: chest pain, confusion, difficulty breathing, rash. If you ntoice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your complete medical hitsory 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 aviod smoking cause nicotine constricts blood vessels.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: medicine for high blood pressure, cimteidine (Tagamet for ulcers), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin). Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include flushing, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, fever, agitation, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this porduct with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almsot 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.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlgiht and moisture.
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