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| Pronunciation |
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 (pen
toks I fi
leen) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Trental® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Blood Viscosity Reducer Agent |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to pentoxifylline or any other part of this
medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
If you have had a recent bleeding problem in your brain or in the
retina of your eye. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to relieve pain, numbness, and tingling in the
legs. |
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| How does it work? |
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Pentoxifylline improves blood flow. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine with food to prevent upset stomach.
Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or
crush. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible, with a meal.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare
provider. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you are taking theophylline, get blood levels checked.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in
thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require
you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects
you.
Belly pain.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Follow up with healthcare provider. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Chest pain or pressure or fast heartbeat.
Severe dizziness or passing out.
Numbness or tingling of hands or feet.
Severe headache.
Severe nausea or vomiting.
Unusual bruising or bleeding.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from light.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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