Name of the Drug
Trental (Pentoxifylline)
Uses of the Drug
Trental helps to treat intermittent claudication (numbness, pain, cramping, or weakness in hip, buttocks, thigh, or foot) in some patients. The doctors can also use it for some other medical conditions.
How to Take
Trental should be taken as per the doctor’s recommendations.
- Take Trental orally with milk or food.
- Swallow whole. Don’t break, chew, or crush before swallowing.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Trental.
Drug Mechanism and Class
Trental is considered to be the ???xanthine derivative’ enhancer of blood flow. It makes the blood thin and improves the flexibility of red blood cell. Thus the blood can flow more smoothly through veins.
Missed Dose
If you ever miss a dosage of Trental and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Trental should be stored at the room temperature somewhere between 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F). It should be kept away from children and pets. Trental should be stored away from light, moisture and heat.
Warnings Precautions
Trental should NOT be taken if:
- you are prone to allergies to a single ingredient present in methylxanthines (e.g., caffeine, theophylline, theobromine) or Trental
- you recently had bleeding in eye or brain
You should get in touch with the doctor very soon if you notice any of the above-mentioned problems.
Important:
- Trental might cause drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting. These effects might worsen in case you are taking it along with certain medicines or alcohol. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Carefully use Trental. Don’t perform some dangerous tasks or even drive until and unless you know the reaction of the medicine.
- Tell your dentist or doctor that you are taking Trental prior to receiving any dental or medical care, surgery, or emergency care. .
- It might take 2-4 weeks for observing improvement in the condition.
- Elderly people should use it quite carefully.
- Breast-feeding and Pregnancy: Trental can cause harmful effects to your fetus. If you conceive, consult with your medical professional about the risks and benefits of taking this drug during pregnancy. Trental may be secreted through the breast milk. Therefore, breast-feeding should be strictly avoided when you are taking Trental.
Common Side Effects
All medicines can have side effects. However, there are some people who have either less or no side effects. Check whether you have any of the side effects as mentioned below and in that case consult your doctor as soon as possible:
* blurred vision; belching; bloating; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; flushing; headache; stomach discomfort; indigestion; nausea;.
You should consult your doctor immediately in case you have the serious side effects as mentioned below:
* Serious allergic reactions (hives; rash; itching; tightness in chest; difficulty in breathing; swelling of face, lips, mouth, or tongue); irregular heartbeat; chest pain; vomiting.
More Information
You should consult your pharmacist in case of any query. This medicine should be exclusively used by only the patient. Do not share Trental with some other people. In case the symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately.