Flexital 20mg Injection
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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In-stock 15 ml in 1 vial
5.82
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flexital 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Flexital 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Flexital 20mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Flexital 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flexital 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Flexital 20mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pentoxifylline   20mg

Uses of Flexital Injection
Flexital 20mg Injection is used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication.It is used to improve blood flow in patients with circulation problems in the hands and feet.

How to use Flexital Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Flexital Injection works
Flexital 20mg Injection is a peripheral vasodilator. It works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood.

Side Effects:

Common Rash, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal distension, Breathing problems, Diarrhoea, Increased saliva production, Constipation.

Expert advice for Flexital Injection
Do not use pentoxifylline if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to pentoxifylline or any other ingredient in the medicine.Do not use pentoxifylline if you have serious heart problems, if you had a stroke with bleeding in brain; or if you had bleeding in the eye.Patients taking pentoxifylline are advised to exercise caution while driving or operating machines.Do not stand up and raise from the bed quickly as it may cause dizziness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Flexital used for?
Flexital belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators. It works by increasing the blood flow to the arms and legs. Flexital 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).

Q. Is Flexital safe?
Flexital is safe if prescribed at the dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Flexital available over the counter?
Flexital is a prescription drug and is available when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is Flexital a narcotic substance?
Flexital is not a narcotic substance. Flexital belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators.

Q. Is Flexital an antibiotic?
Flexital is not an antibiotic. Flexital belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators.

Q. Is Flexital a blood thinner?
Flexital is not a blood thinner. Flexital belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators.

Q. Is Flexital an anticoagulant?
Flexital is not an anticoagulant. Flexital belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators.

Q. Is Flexital a steroid?
Flexital is not a steroid. Flexital belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators.

Q. Does Flexital cause weight gain?
Flexital does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Flexital as it may require further investigation and management.

Q. Does Flexital cause weight loss?
Flexital does not cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss after taking Flexital as it may require further investigation and management.

Q. Does Flexital work for Peyronie's disease?
Flexital has been found to be effective in treatment of Peyronie's disease. Do not take Flexital for a Peyronie's disease unless advised by your doctor. If you think you are suffering from Peyronie's disease, please consult your doctor it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Flexital work?
Flexital works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

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