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

Expert advice for Pentovas 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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