About The Medical Condition Oxpentifylline

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Oxpentifylline

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Oxpentifylline Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Oxpentifylline?

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.

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