# Pentoxifylline (Pentoxifylline)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/pentoxifylline
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Pentoxifylline?

Pentoxifylline is a blood viscosity reducer. It is prescribed to treat thrombosis, diabetic angiopathies, impotence. Across the United States, 7,000 doctors prescribe Pentoxifylline to approximately 29,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Pentoxifylline

## Indications

Pentoxifylline is prescribed for several conditions including thrombosis, diabetic angiopathies, impotence, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Thrombosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/thrombosis)
- [Diabetic Angiopathies](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/diabetic-angiopathies)
- [Impotence](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/impotence)
- [Vasculogenic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/vasculogenic)
- [Malaria](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/malaria)
- [Cerebral](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/cerebral)
- [Diabetic Neuropathies](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/diabetic-neuropathies)
- [Intermittent Claudication](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/intermittent-claudication)
- [Gangrene](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/gangrene)
- [Stroke](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/stroke)
- [Vasculitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/vasculitis)
- [Brain Ischemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/brain-ischemia)

## Mechanism of action

decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Blood Viscosity Reducer [EPC]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

domestic experience, whereas studies with the extended-release tablets were conducted outside the U

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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