Pentoxifylline

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pediatrician - Dr. Victоr Аbdоw
Rоckville, МD, USА.

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Is it allowed to take Pentoxifylline during lactation?
Is it safe for a nursing mother and a child?

It reduces blood viscosity. It is a methyl-xanthine drug.

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Types of risk

VERY LOW RISK
It is allowed while breastfeeding. It is not dangerous for a baby. It is moderately safe. more...

LOW RISK PROBABLE
Possible presence in breast milk is allowed. Follow the doctor's recommendation. more...

HIGH RISK PROBABLE
An unsafe drug, it is necessary to assess the risks while taking. Use safer analogs. more...

VERY HIGH RISK
It is not recommended. You need to stop breastfeeding or choose a safe analog. more...

Synonyms

Trade Names

The main trade names in different countries containing in its composition Pentoxifylline:

Scientific literature

The level of risk for breastfeeding is confirmed in these scientific publications:
  1. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25111318
  2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20569818
  3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17826009
  4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3985069
  5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6501523

Comments  

+3 #3 Reviewer: missmaplefealf, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2019-06-14 06:09
Side effects were massive: vomiting, headache and hypotension. The blood circulation effect worked, but afraid of those other effects!
+3 #2 Reviewer: dang, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient) 2017-12-20 01:17
Noted that I have had an increase in body hair since taking this drug. On my arms, legs and chest. Has anyone else experienced this??
+3 #1 Reviewer: DOCJAY, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient) 2017-09-16 08:56
just finished first month,too soon to tell its not like zantac where you have heartburn and you take it and it works in 30min. it takes time for trental to buildup in the tissues.will have to give it more time a couple of more months.wanted to try pletal,but will wait and give this a chance.

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