Trental 400mg Tablet 15'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Pentoxifylline 400 mg
Manufacturer
Sanofi India Limited
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTRENTAL contains Pentoxifylline which belongs to the group of medicines called Peripheral vasodilators. It is used in the management of peripheral vascular disease (poor blood circulation to the arms and legs) and intermittent claudication (pain while walking or at rest due to poor circulation to the legs). Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a blood circulation disorder that ca
Uses
the blood vessels out
How It Works
TRENTAL works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood and allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is useful in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms and legs are narrowed.
Directions for Use
Take TRENTAL as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking TRENTAL are bloating, diarrhea, flushing, nausea, stomach discomfort, and vomiting. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF TRENTALManages: peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation to the arms and legs) intermittent claudication (pain while walking or at rest due to poor circulation to the legs) HOW TRENTAL WORKSTRENTAL works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood and allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is useful in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms and legs are narrowed. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TRENTAL as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TRENTALCOMMON nausea or vomiting abdominal pain bloating diarrhoea dizziness headache flushing UNCOMMON increased or decreased blood pressure shortness of breath RAREStop taking TRENTAL and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction (symptoms include rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue) bleeding under the skin blood in vomit or stools aseptic meningitis (symptoms include headache, neck, stiffness, eye pain, or discomfort in bright light) bruise more easily than usual (this may be due to low platelet count) tachycardia (increased or fast heartbeat) chest pain palpitations (irregular heartbeat) frequent infections such as severe chills, fever, sore throat, or mouth ulcers (signs of a blood problem called leukopenia) more infections than usual (caused by a decrease in the number of white blood cells (neutropenia)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTRENTAL is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking TRENTAL. BREASTFEEDINGTRENTAL should be used in breast-feeding women only if considered clearly necessary as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking TRENTAL. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking TRENTAL. KIDNEYTRENTAL should be used with caution in patients having kidney problems and your doctor may initiate the management with the lowest effective dose. Consult your doctor before taking TRENTAL. LIVERTRENTAL should be used with caution in patients having liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking TRENTAL. ALLERGYDo not take TRENTAL if you are allergic to pentoxifylline or other similar medicines such as theophylline or aminophylline, caffeine, or theobromine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASETRENTAL is not recommended for use in patients having heart problems, severe palpitations or had heart attack recently. It should be used with caution in patients with hardening or narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Consult your doctor before taking TRENTAL. OTHERSTRENTAL is not recommended for use if you: had a stroke with bleeding in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage) had eye bleeding (retinal hemorrhage) Before taking TRENTAL, inform your doctor if you: feel dizzy, light-headed, or faint when standing or sitting up too quickly (hypotension) had surgery recently have peptic ulcers Use in pediatrics: TRENTAL is generally not suitable for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Contact child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: TRENTAL should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). Usually, the management will be initiated with the lowest effective dose depending upon kidney function and your doctor may monitor your kidney function throughout management with TRENTAL. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking TRENTAL, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. metformin or insulin) medicines used for high blood pressure (Ex. nifedipine, amlodipine, captopril) medicines used to manage or prevent blood clots (Ex. warfarin) medicines used to manage pain (Ex. ketorolac) medicines used to manage wheezing or difficulty in breathing (Ex. theophylline) medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. ciprofloxacin) medicines used to manage heartburn and stomach ulcers (Ex. cimetidine) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of TRENTAL, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. The symptoms of overdosage are low blood pressure, feeling sleepy, fits (seizures), or uneven heartbeat. SYNOPSIS Drug : Pentoxifylline Pharmacological Category : Peripheral vasodilators Therapeutic Indication : Peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep TRENTAL out of reach of children Store at a temperature, not more than 25°C