PENTOXIL

Pentoxil Information

Pentoxil is a brand name for Pentoxifylline, a medicine which belongs to the hemorrheologic class of drugs – in other words, this substance is used to change the blood viscosity. It acts by changing the shape of certain blood cells (mainly of the red blood cells), and improves blood circulation by allowing these blood cells to more easily travel through smaller blood vessels. Pentoxil is currently available only for oral administration, under the form of tablets.

Pentoxil Indications

Health care professionals generally employ Pentoxil as part of the treatment course for patients who are suffering from circulatory diseases such as intermittent claudication while also being affected by chronic occlusive arterial disease, especially in the limbs. While this medicine is able to treat the affections symptomatically and may improve functionality, a treatment course with this medicine is not able to replace other therapeutical options (for example, removal of arterial obstructions or surgical bypass) for definitive therapy.

In certain situations, health care providers may decide to employ Pentoxil as part of the treatment for other medical affections as well. If you have been prescribed a therapy with this drug and are unsure why, it is best that you ask your personal health care provider for more information.

Pentoxil Warnings

Before starting a therapy course with Pentoxil, it is best that you inform your prescriber of any other medical conditions you are suffering from, and at the same time ensure that he or she is familiar with your medical history. This will allow the health care specialist to accurately determine whether or not you are able to start a treatment with this drug (as some clinical affections such as a recent hemorrhage in the eye or brain, or allergies to caffeine, to Theobromine or Theophylline may prevent you from taking this medicine) or if your dosage needs special adjustments. Affections such as gastric or duodenal ulcer, hepatic disease, bleeding disorders or recent surgery may require you to take a different dosage of Petoxil.

While taking Pentoxil, you must never chew, crush or break the tablets; instead, swallow them whole with a glass of water or with food, to reduce stomach upset. Do not stop taking this medicine without your personal physician's consent, even if the symptoms of your affection seem to improve. When ceasing the therapy, you will be prescribed progressively smaller dosages until your physician considers that it is safe to stop taking the medicine.

It has been shown that the habitual consumption of tobacco under any form affects your treatment with Pentoxil. If you are a smoker or if you otherwise consume tobacco, it is best to inform your prescriber prior to starting a treatment with this medicine.

Pentoxil Intake Guidelines

Your prescriber will inform you regarding the best way to administer the Pentoxil doses. Generally, this medicine is to be taken three times per day at equal intervals, accompanied with food or with a glass of water to reduce gastric disturbances. However, the Pentoxil intake guidelines may be different in some cases. It is best that you closely follow your prescriber's directions.

Pentoxil Dosage

The general Pentoxil dosage is of one tablet administered in three daily intakes, for a period of time longer than 8 weeks. Of course, the above dosage may not be suitable in every clinical situation, and as such may be modified by the prescriber. If you have been prescribed a different dosage of Petoxil, you should only use the medicine dosage that your personal health care professional has directed in order to obtain the best therapeutic results.

Pentoxil Overdose

An overdose with Pentoxil is generally a severe medical condition, characterized by such signs and symptoms as agitation, drowsiness, flushes, fever, seizures and loss of consciousness. If you present any of the above symptoms or if you suspect you have ingested too much of this medicine, it is strongly suggested to contact the nearest medical facility. You may need emergency medical attention.

Pentoxil Missed Dose

In order to benefit the most from a Pentoxil treatment, it is advised to ensure that you do not miss any doses of your medication. In situations where you do happen to miss a dose, you should take it as soon as you remember about it, provided that this happens within three hours from the normal time of the intake. In case more than three hours have passed since the normal intake time, it is best to completely skip the missed dose and continue with your administration schedule, and inform your personal health care professional about this situation. You should never take a larger dose of Pentoxil in an attempt to make up for a missed dose.

Pentoxil Side Effects

In the majority of cases, Pentoxil is not likely to cause any side effects as long as it is taken exactly as the prescriber has directed. However, this medicine may cause a number of adverse reactions in some patients. Most of these reactions are mild and should not cause you to terminate the treatment – symptoms such as red eyes, nervousness or insomnia should be brought to the attention of the physician while continuing to take your medication. In rare cases, however, severe side effects may occur. These include allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, swelling of the feet or ankles, blurred vision, severe headaches and dizziness, irregular heartbeat and chest pain. If you happen to experience any of these, stop taking your Pentoxil doses and consult with your personal physician.

Pentoxil Drug Reactions

Pentoxil may interact with certain other pharmaceutical products, such as Warfarin, Theophyllin, Aminophylline, Dyphylline or Oxtriphylline. It is best that you inform your prescriber if you are taking any of these medicines, or if you are a habitual consumer of tobacco, prior to starting your treatment course with this drug.

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