Pentoxifylline [pentoxifylin]

topical
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Terms

Agapurin
BL-191
Oxpentifylline
Pentoxil
Torental
Trental

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Definition

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.

DUI
D010431 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0016198
CAS
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-
Previous indexing
Xanthines (1972-1976)
History note
91(77)
Public note
91; see THEOBROMINE 1977-90