Pentoxifylline

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

Azupentat, Durapental, Oxpentifylline, Rentylin, Torental, Xiphen

Broader Terms

vasodilator

Related Terms

theobromine

Scope Note

metabolite of pentifylline (a preparation of theobromine and hexyl halide); used as a vasodilator.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Pentoxifylline is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Extended-release tablets (U.
• Pentoxifylline is used in patients to treat a condition of painful legs that develop with exercise because of inadequate circulation to the legs and feet (intermittent claudication).
• com Pentoxifylline (Trental) (for veterinary information only)Brand Name: TrentalAvailable in 400 mg tablets BackgroundPentoxifylline is a member of the methylxanthine class of drugs as are caffeine and theophylline.
• Pentoxifylline is considered experimental in this study.

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