Generic name: pentoxifylline [ pen-tox-I-fi-leen ]
Brand names: TRENtal, Pentoxil
Dosage form: oral tablet, extended release (400 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers
What is pentoxifylline?
Pentoxifylline causes changes in your blood that help improve blood flow. This also helps your blood carry oxygen to your tissues and organs.
Pentoxifylline is used to improve blood flow and reduce certain symptoms of a condition called intermittent claudication (IN-ter-MIT-ent KLOD-ih-KAY-tion). Pentoxifylline is not a cure for this condition.
Pentoxifylline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use pentoxifylline if you have recently had any type of bleeding in your brain or the retina of your eye.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to pentoxifylline, or if you are allergic to caffeine or theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theo-Dur, Slo-Bid, Theochron, Theolair, Uniphyl, and others).
You also should not use pentoxifylline if you have recently had any type of bleeding in your brain or the retina of your eyes.
To make sure pentoxifylline is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
coronary artery disease (hardened arteries);
liver or kidney disease;
heart disease;...
