Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Leaflet PENTOXIFILIN TERAPIA 100mg / 5ml concentrate for solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W04939001
- Quantity:
- 5
- Indicated for:
- peripheral vascular disease; circulatory disorders
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- pentoxifylline (vasodilator)
- ATC
- C04AD03 — Cardiovascular system | Peripheral vasodilators | Peripheral vasodilators | Purine derivatives
Precautions:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Pentoxifylline is a medication used to improve blood circulation, particularly in conditions involving reduced blood flow, such as peripheral arterial disease. It is prescribed to alleviate symptoms like leg pain during walking (intermittent claudication) and to enhance exercise tolerance.
It works by increasing the flexibility of red blood cells and reducing blood viscosity, which helps blood flow more easily through narrowed vessels. Additionally, it may have beneficial effects in reducing inflammation and improving tissue oxygenation.
Pentoxifylline is also used in other conditions, such as chronic venous ulcers, cerebrovascular disease, or certain microcirculatory disorders. It is generally well-tolerated, but side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, or, rarely, allergic reactions may occur.
Patients should strictly follow their doctor’s instructions and report any side effects or other medications they are taking to ensure safe and effective treatment.
It works by increasing the flexibility of red blood cells and reducing blood viscosity, which helps blood flow more easily through narrowed vessels. Additionally, it may have beneficial effects in reducing inflammation and improving tissue oxygenation.
Pentoxifylline is also used in other conditions, such as chronic venous ulcers, cerebrovascular disease, or certain microcirculatory disorders. It is generally well-tolerated, but side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, or, rarely, allergic reactions may occur.
Patients should strictly follow their doctor’s instructions and report any side effects or other medications they are taking to ensure safe and effective treatment.
General data about PENTOXIFILIN TERAPIA 100mg / 5ml
- Substance:
- pentoxifylline
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W04939001
- Concentration:
- 100mg / 5ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- concentrate for solution for infusion
- Packing volume:
- 5 ml
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 44.73 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for pentoxifylline
Concentrations available for pentoxifylline
- 100mg
- 100mg/5ml
- 200mg
- 400mg
- 600mg