Description
Patients with intermittent claudication due to limb-related chronic occlusive artery disease should be treated with Pentoxifylline Tablet. When treating peripheral vascular disease, Pentoxifylline Tablet can help with function and symptoms but is not meant to replace more conclusive treatments like surgical bypass or the removal of arterial blockages.
Dosage and Side Effects of Pentoxifylline Tablet:
- Regular Dosage:
- Take one tablet of Pentoxifylline 400 mg 3 times a day with meals.
- It’s best to keep taking it for at least 8 weeks to see its full effects.
- The medicine usually starts working within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Side Effects and Adjustments:
- Some side effects might occur in the digestive or nervous system, especially if the dosage is high.
- If these side effects show up, the dosage should be decreased to one tablet twice a day (800 mg/day).
- If the side effects continue even with the lower dosage, stop taking Pentoxifylline.
- Severe Renal Impairment:
- For patients with severe kidney problems (creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min), the dose should be reduced to 400 mg once a day.
- Hepatic Impairment:
- There isn’t specific dosing information available for patients with liver problems, so it’s best to consult a healthcare professional in such cases.
The common side effects of Pentoxifylline tablet are Chest Pain, Abdominal Discomfort, Bloating, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, etc.
Warning and Precautions of Pentoxifylline Tablet:
Warning – Contraindications:
- Pentoxifylline should not be used if:
- There has been recent bleeding in the brain or eyes.
- There’s a history of intolerance or bad reactions to Kinetal tablet or similar substances like caffeine.
Precautions:
- General:
- Stop taking Kinetal tablet immediately if signs of a severe allergic reaction appear.
- People with artery problems in their limbs might experience chest pain, low blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat while taking Kinetal tablet, though this is not common. It’s related to substances like caffeine.
- Those taking Warfarin or with a risk of bleeding (due to recent surgery, ulcers, brain or eye bleeding) need more frequent checks for bleeding issues.
- Specific Conditions:
- In individuals with liver or kidney problems, the levels of Kinetal tablet in the body may increase. However, the consequences of this increase are not fully understood.
