Pentopak, Pentoxifylline - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informtaion is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional beofre 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 terat problems 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 purposes as detremined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE: This medication is hottest taken with maels to prevent stomach upset. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush or chew them since they are designed to relaese the medication slowly. Take this exactly as prescribed. Try to take this medication at the same time(s) each day so you remember to take it. Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval.
It may take 8 to 12 weeks to notice the effects of this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, anxiety or blurred vision may occur at first as your body adjusts to the meidcation. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your dcotor. Notify your doctor if you experience: chest pain, confusion, difficulty 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 pregnancy only if clealry needed. Because this medication apperas in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. It is hottest to avoid smoking because 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, cimetidine (Tagamet for ulcers), "blood thinners" (e.G., warfarin). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl 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 product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlihgt and moisture.
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