Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Pentoxifylline Tablet

Pentoxifylline Tablet

Generic namePentoxifylline
Drug classHemorheologic agent (blood viscosity reducer) / vasoactive agent
FormsTablet

Pentoxifylline is a prescription medicine taken by mouth as an extended-release tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called hemorheologic or vasoactive agents, which help blood flow more easily through blood vessels.

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