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Why Is Pentoxifylline Prescribed?
Question: what blood vessel problem does pentoxifylline treat
Brief Answer:
To treat Peripheral arterial diseases
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Pentoxifylline is used to increase the blood flow through the narrowed arteries and is mostly used in patients with occlusive arterial diseases like intermittent claudication, peripheral arterial diseases.
The main purpose is to increase the blood flow in narrow arteries , mostly of lower legs.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
To treat Peripheral arterial diseases
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Pentoxifylline is used to increase the blood flow through the narrowed arteries and is mostly used in patients with occlusive arterial diseases like intermittent claudication, peripheral arterial diseases.
The main purpose is to increase the blood flow in narrow arteries , mostly of lower legs.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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