Trental 400 mg

Composition of Trental 400 mg

Trental 400 mg contains Pentoxifylline (400mg). It belongs to the Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Trental 400 mg

Peripheral vascular disease Intermittent claudication

Key benefits

• In Peripheral vascular disease Peripheral vascular disease refers to the condition of disturbed blood circulation in blood vessels. Trental 400mg Tablet prevents blood from clotting inside the veins and arteries. This helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). It helps prevent the formation of blood clots and also prevents the existing ones from growing bigger in size. Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. In Intermittent claudication Intermittent claudication refers to muscle pain on mild exertion (ache
• cramp
• numbness or sense of fatigue)
• classically in the calf muscle
• which occurs during exercise or even walking
• and it gets better with a short period of rest. Trental 400mg Tablet helps relieve this pain in the legs that is caused due to disturbed blood supply in the legs. It helps prevent formation of blood clots
• improves blood flow and maintains free flowing of blood in your body. Show More

How Trental 400 mg works

Trental 400mg Tablet is a peripheral vasodilator. It works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is beneficial in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms and legs are narrowed.

How to take Trental 400 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trental 400mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Trental 400mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Trental 400 mg

Most side effects of Trental are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Trental 400 mg

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop or change the dose of a heart medicine on your own. Report fainting, a very slow or very fast pulse, or new breathlessness. Keep every follow-up appointment — most of these medicines need periodic blood tests or an ECG.

Do not take Trental if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Trental 400 mg

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Trental 400 mg

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Trental 400mg Tablet affects you. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor liver function while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday to avoid missing a dose.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANOFI INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Cardiovascular agent

Chemical class:

Xanthine derivative