Pentoxifylline

Therapeutic Group

Peripheral Vasodilators

Indication Dosage

Peripheral & Cerebrovascular Disease: 

Oral: 

  • Adults: Initially 2 Tab Thrice Daily, Decreased To 1 Tab Thrice Daily. 

By IV Inj Or Infusion: 

  • Adult: 100-200 Mg Iv Or 100-300 Mg By IV Infusion Diluted In 100-500 Ml Saline Solution 1-2 Times Daily. 
  • Children: Not Recommended.

Content

  • Tab: Pentoxifylline 400mg.
  • Inj: Per 5 ml: Pentoxifylline 100mg.

Pregnancy

Contraindicated In Pregnancy.

Stability

  • Vasodilator

Contra Indications

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction, Massive Bleeding, Cerebral Haemorrhage, Extensive Retinal Haemorrhage, Severe Cardiac Arrhythmias

Precautions

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction, Massive Bleeding, Cerebral Haemorrhage, Extensive Retinal Haemorrhage, Severe Cardiac Arrhythmias

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Nausea Gastrointestinal Distress
  • Pruritus
  • Urticaria
  • Agitation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Intra-hepatic Cholestasis
  • Nausea
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Tachycardia
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Vomiting. Rare; Angina
  • Hypotension
  • Bleeding

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