Pentoxifylline (INN, BAN, USAN) or oxpentifylline (AAN) is a drug commonly sold by Sanofi under the brand name Trental. Its chemical name is 1-(5-oxohexyl)-3, 7-dimethylxanthine. Pentoxifylline is a xanthine derivative. Other brand names include Pentox, Pentoxil and Flexital. == Medical uses == Its primary use in medicine is in treating the sympto... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentoxifylline
A drug used to prevent blood clotting and as a treatment that may help decrease weight loss in people with cancer. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=P
<drug> Is a drug that reduces levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) (see). Pentoxifylline is FDAapproved for treatment of leg cramps and poor circulation. Possible side effects include nausea and other digestive upset, dizziness and headache. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(pen″tok-sif´ә-lin) a xanthine derivative that reduces blood viscosity; used for the symptomatic relief of intermittent claudication in peripheral vascular disease. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Trentalnoun a drug (trade name Trental) used to treat claudication; believed to increase the flexibility of red blood cells so they can flow through the blood vessels to the legs and feet Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974