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About Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection

PENTOXIFYLLINE belongs to a class of medicines called Hemorrheologic agent (affects blood viscosity), primarily used to treat pain in the legs due to insufficient blood flow (intermittent claudication). It also reduces cramping, numbness, or weakness in the legs on walking in such patients. Intermittent claudication is a peripheral vascular disease in which you have cramp-like pain in your legs when you walk and is caused by an insufficient blood supply in your legs.

PENTOXIFYLLINE works by decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels especially in the small blood vessels of the hands and feet. It can also increase the distance you can walk without pain since it improves your legs' blood circulation. It is recommended in patients whose pain has not improved even after lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and doing regular exercise.

Uses of Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection

Intermittent claudication

Medicinal Benefits of Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection

PENTOXIFYLLINE contains 'Pentoxyfilline' which is a peripheral vasodilator, works by decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels especially in the small blood vessels of the hands and feet. It can also increase the distance you can walk without pain since it improves your legs' blood circulation. It is recommended in patients whose pain has not improved even after lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and doing regular exercise.

Directions for Use

Take PENTOXIFYLLINE as advised by your doctor. Take with or without food. Swallow it as a whole, do not chew or crush it. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Side Effects of Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Headache

• Lightheadedness

• Sleep problems

• Intrahepatic cholestasis (removal of bile from the liver is blocked)

• Abdomen pain

• Constipation

• Urine discoloration

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PENTOXIFYLLINE if you are allergic to PENTOXIFYLLINE or any other contents of it or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking PENTOXIFYLLINE, please tell your doctor if you are using any blood thinners as if they give together can increase the risk of severe bleeding. PENTOXIFYLLINE is not intended for prolonged use unless prescribed by a physician. Inform your doctor if have had any type of bleeding in your brain or the retina of your eyes, low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease. Tell your doctor that you are using PENTOXIFYLLINE before undergoing any dental or other surgery. Your doctor might stop this medicine before the surgery. PENTOXIFYLLINE should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as it may lead to unpleasant side-effects. Also, lifestyle changes should be continued with PENTOXIFYLLINE for best results and a speedy recovery.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PENTOXIFYLLINE may interact with blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), pain relievers (ketorolac, diclofenac, indomethacin), antihypertensive (metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol, prazosin), antidiabetics ( metformin, alogliptin, linagliptin, saxagliptin, sitagliptin, canagliflozin), a drug used to treat lung diseases (theophylline), diuretics (furosemide, chlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone), 

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 PENTOXIFYLLINE should be taken with caution in people who have bleeding problems, have had a heart attack, liver or kidney disease, pregnant women, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with PENTOXIFYLLINE as it may increase adverse effects such as dizziness, fainting, light-headedness or headache.

PREGNANCY

PENTOXIFYLLINE is a Category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

PENTOXIFYLLINE is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may harm the baby.

DRIVING

Drive with caution, PENTOXIFYLLINE may cause blurry vision, and dizziness or weariness may occur.

LIVER

PENTOXIFYLLINE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

PENTOXIFYLLINE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.