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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise 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.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
PENTOXIFYLLINE - ORAL
(pen-tox-IF-ill-een)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Trental
USES: Pentoxifylline improves blood flow through the blood vessels. It is used to treat problems with blood circulation in the arms and legs (e.G., intermittent claudication).
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to prevent strokes, maange 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 purposes as determined by your dcotor.
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottest taken with meals to prevent stomach upset. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush or chew them for they are designed to relesae the medication slowly.
Take that exactly as prescribed.
Try to take that medication at the same time(s) each day so you reemmber to take it. Do not stop taking that without your doctor's approval. It may take 8 to 12 weeks to ntoice the effects of that medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, anxiety or blurred vision may occur at first as your body adjsuts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, confusion, difficutly breathing, rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your complete medical history before you take any medicine.
This medication should be used during prengancy only if clearly needed.
Beacuse that medication appears in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. It is hottest to avoid smoking cause nictoine constricts blood vessels.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the mdeicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially: medicine for high blood pressure, cimetidine (Tagamet for ulcers), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apprvoal.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emregency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include flushing, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, fever, agitation, and seizures.
NOTES: Do not share that prdouct with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is alomst 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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