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Pentoxifylline, Trental

Description

Pentoxifylline and its metabolites improve the flow properties of blood by decreasing its viscosity.

Action

decrease blood viscosity

Indications

peripheral arterial disease

Side Effects

dizziness, dyspepsia, headache, nausea/vomiting,

Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions


Negative interactions:

Garlic
Garlic is natural blood thinner, which may cause excessive thinning of the blood. Monitor PT and INR regularly.

Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo is natural blood thinner, which may cause excessive thinning of the blood. Monitor PT and INR regularly.

Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine may enhance heparinÕs blood-thinning effects.

Policosanol
Policosanol could potentiate the actions of heparin, possibly causing excessive blood thinning.

Vitamin C
Test tube studies show high doses of vitamin C may reduce the blood-thinning effects of heparin.

White willow
White willow contains a substance converted into aspirin which can cause excess blood thinning.

Natural blood thinners: Chamomile, Coleus, Dan shen, DevilÕs claw, Dong guai, Feverfew, Ginger, romelain, papain, fish oils, OPCs, vitamin E, Horse chestnut, Red clover, Reshi
Natural blood thinners may cause excessive thinning of the blood. Monitor PT and INR regularly.

Bromelain
Bromelain may increase the risk of abnormal bleeding

 

 

 

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