Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Intermittent claudication
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TRENTAL |
| Manufacturer |
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Sanofi Aventis |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Hemorrheologic agent (xanthine). |
| Generic Name |
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Pentoxifylline 400mg; sust rel tabs. |
| Indications |
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Intermittent claudication. |
| Children |
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<18yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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400mg three times daily with food. Continue for at least 8 wks. |
| Contraindications |
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Recent cerebral or retinal hemorrhage. Caffeine or theophylline intolerance. |
| Precautions |
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Recent surgery. Peptic ulcer. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate antihypertensives, anticoagulants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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GI upset, nausea, hypotension, flu-like symptoms, rash, blurred vision. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—100 |
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