Oxpentifylline

Also known as: Pentoxifylline

Drug #540

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Primary Characteristics

Oxpentifylline is also known as Pentoxifylline.

Non-proprietary name: Oxpentifylline.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

None recorded.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Dosage

Oxpentifylline's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
5.714 mg/kg	5.714 mg/kg	Every 8h	PO	-
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not indicated in paeds
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
0 – 0	—	—		Not used in this age group

Drug Interactions

3 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Oxpentifylline are Bradycardia, AV block.

Oxpentifylline is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dizziness, Headache, Increased intracranial pressure, Nausea, Vomiting .

Warnings / Precautions

Oxpentifylline should be avoided in patient with cerebral hemorrhage, extensive retinal hemorrhages and acute myocardial infraction. It should be used with caution in patients with ischaemic heart disease or hypotension. The dose of oxpentifylline may need to be reduced in patients with impaired renal (kidney) function or severe liver impairment.

Interference in Pathology

Oxpentifylline may interfere in the diagnosis of Urinary Estimation of Pregnanediol by Gas Chromatographic Assay. .

Available Brands

None recorded.

Drug Classification

1.12.3.7 — Direct vasodilators