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PENTOXIFYLLINE
Pentoxifylline decreases blood thickness and improves red blood cell flexibility. Pentoxifylline is used to improve symptoms of intermittent claudication and in the treatment of other circulatory disorders.
Safetychecker Summary
for Pentoxifylline
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
 May be Beneficial: Supportive
interaction—Taking these supplements may support or otherwise help your medication
work better. |
Vitamin E |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Vitamin
E
The combination of vitamin E and pentoxifylline has been used successfully to reduce damage to
normal tissues caused by radiation therapy.1
References:
1. Delanian S, Balla-Mekias S, Lefaix JL. Striking regression of chronic radiotherapy damage in a clinical trial of combined pentoxifylline and tocopherol. J Clin Oncol 1999;17:3283–90.
2. Threlkeld DS, ed. Blood Modifiers, Hemorheologic Agent, Pentoxifylline. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Mar 1997, 89f–9g.
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