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Pentoxifylline

Pentoxifylline Definition & Meaning
Pentoxifylline Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term 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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