PENTOXIFYLLINE
\pˈɛntəksˌɪfɪlˌa͡ɪn], \pˈɛntəksˌɪfɪlˌaɪn], \p_ˈɛ_n_t_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_f_ɪ_l_ˌaɪ_n]\
Definitions of PENTOXIFYLLINE
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a drug (trade name Trental) used to treat claudication; believed to increase the flexibility of red blood cells so they can flow through the blood vessels to the legs and feet
By Princeton University
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a drug (trade name Trental) used to treat claudication; believed to increase the flexibility of red blood cells so they can flow through the blood vessels to the legs and feet
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A METHYLXANTHINE derivative that inhibits phosphodiesterase and affects blood rheology. It improves blood flow by increasing erythrocyte and leukocyte flexibility. It also inhibits platelet aggregation. Pentoxifylline modulates immunologic activity by stimulating cytokine production.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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