Cerator: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Peripheral arterial disease, cerebral circulation disorder, circulatory disorder of the eyes or internal ears, arteriosclerosis of lower limbs, lower leg ulcer & gangrene.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 400 mg tid. Maintenance dose: 400 mg bid.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Recent cerebral &/or retinal hemorrhage & acute MI.

Special Precautions

Patients w/ risk of hemorrhage, pregnancy, lactation.

Adverse Reactions

GI upset, hypotension, edema, dry mouth/thirst, flu-like syndrome, rash, angioedema, angina, arrhythmia, tachycardia.

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Drug Interactions

May increase potency of anticoagulants, platelet aggregation inhibitors, hypotensive drugs.

MIMS Class

Haemorrheologicals

ATC Classification

C04AD03 - pentoxifylline ; Belongs to the class of purine derivative agents. Used as peripheral vasodilators.

Thai FDA Category

D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cerator CR tab 400 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Cerator

pentoxifylline

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medline

Marketer:

B.Grimm Pharma