Flowpent 400mg Tablet
Abbott

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
27.82
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Flowpent 400mg Tablet 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

Flowpent 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Flowpent 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Flowpent 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flowpent 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Flowpent 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pentoxifylline   400mg

Uses of Flowpent Tablet
Flowpent 400mg Tablet 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 Flowpent Tablet
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. Flowpent 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Flowpent Tablet works
Flowpent 400mg Tablet 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 Flowpent Tablet
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 Flowpent used for?
Flowpent belongs to a group of medicines called peripheral vasodilators. It works by increasing the blood flow to the arms and legs. Flowpent 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 Flowpent safe?
Flowpent is safe if prescribed at the dose and duration as advised by your doctor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Flowpent work for Peyronie's disease?
Flowpent has been found to be effective in treatment of Peyronie's disease. Do not take Flowpent 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 Flowpent work?
Flowpent works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.