About The Medical Condition Pentoxifylline

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Pentoxifylline

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Pentoxifylline?

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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