It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oxifyl CR. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxifyl CR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oxifyl CR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Oxifyl CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Oxifyl CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Oxifyl CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oxifyl CR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Oxifyl CR 400mg Tablet
Introduction
Oxifyl CR is used to treat peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation to the arms and legs) and intermittent claudication (pain on walking or at rest caused by poor circulation to the legs). It works by increasing the blood flow to the arms and le ... Show more
Uses of Oxifyl CR
Peripheral vascular disease
Intermittent claudication
Side effects of Oxifyl CR
Common
Bloating
Diarrhea
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Heartburn
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Stomach discomfort
Vomiting
Weakness
How to use Oxifyl CR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxifyl CR is to be taken with food.
How Oxifyl CR works
Oxifyl CR is a peripheral vasodilator. It works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is beneficial in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms ... Show more
What if you forget to take Oxifyl CR?
If you miss a dose of Oxifyl CR, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Trental 400 Tablet ER affects you.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor liver function while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Peripheral vascular disease
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Peripheral vascular disease
Adult: As modified-release formulation: 400 mg tid (normally for at least 8 wk)
May reduce to 400 mg bid if GI or ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Moderate impairment (CrCl about 60 ml/min): 400 mg bid;
Severe impairment (CrCl about 20 ml/min): 400 mg once daily; may reduce fu ... Show more
Contraindication
Previous hypersensitivity reactions to xanthine-related products e.g. caffeine, theophylline and theobromine. Recent cerebral and/or retinal haemorrha ... Show more
Mode of Action
Pentoxifylline reduces blood viscosity by increasing deformability of leukocytes and erythrocytes; and decreasing neutrophil adhesion/activation. It a ... Show more
Precaution
Avoid use in patients with severe cardiac arrhythmias or acute MI. Caution when used in patients with ischaemic heart disease or hypotension. Impaired ... Show more
Side Effect
1-10%
Nausea,Vomiting
<1%
Angina,Anaphylaxis,Anorexia,Aplastic anemia,Pancytopenia,Conjunctivitis,Angioedema,Aseptic meningitis,Chest pain,Leukem ... Show more
Interaction
Concurrent use with ciprofloxacin may increase the adverse effect of pentoxifylline. Concurrent use may increase serum levels of theophylline derivati ... Show more
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