Substance / Medication

Pentoxifylline

Overview

Active Ingredient
pentoxifylline
RxNorm CUI
8013

Indications

Pentoxifylline Extended-Release Tablets are indicated for the treatment of patients with intermittent claudication on the basis of chronic occlusive arterial disease of the limbs. Pentoxifylline Extended-Release Tablets can improve function and symptoms but is not intended to replace more definitive therapy, such as surgical bypass, or removal of arterial obstructions when treating peripheral vascular disease.

Labeler: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Updated: 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Pentoxifylline Extended-Release Tablets should not be used in patients with recent cerebral and/or retinal hemorrhage or in patients who have previously exhibited intolerance to this product or methylxanthines such as caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

7 trials linked to this intervention

7
Total Trials
3
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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The efficacy of pentoxifylline for major depressive disorder : A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Kow Chia Siang, Ramachandram Dinesh Sangarran, Hasan Syed Shahzad et al. · Wien Klin Wochenschr · 2025
PMID: 40137943Meta-Analysis
Efficacy, safety and mechanistic insights of pentoxifylline in major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Kassar Omar, Farag NourAllah, Selim Abdullah et al. · Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol · 2025
PMID: 39985579Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Pentoxifylline uses in inner ear diseases.
Ramzi Ahmed, Maya Subhia, Balousha Nadeen et al. · Eur J Clin Pharmacol · 2025
PMID: 40332573Meta-Analysis
Effect of pentoxifylline on serum levels and gene expression of inflammatory markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Safizadeh Banafsheh, Yarahmadi Sahar, Sadri Farzad et al. · Inflammopharmacology · 2025
PMID: 40928617Meta-Analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the impact of pentoxifylline on the healing and recurrence of venous leg ulcers.
Salih Marwah, Elghazaly Hussein, Salih Sarah et al. · Phlebology · 2025
PMID: 39689869Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The effect of a methylxanthine vasodilator: pentoxifylline on the treatment of diabetic nephropathy-a meta-analysis.
Zhang Mingyu, Wang Yaqing, Fu Wenjing et al. · Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol · 2024
PMID: 37987795Meta-Analysis
Pentoxifylline in COVID-19 and considerations for its research in long COVID.
Ramzi Ahmed, Maya Subhia, Balousha Nadeen et al. · Inflamm Res · 2024
PMID: 39446164Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy and Safety of Pentoxifylline for Venous Leg Ulcers: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
Sun Shi-Yi, Li Yan, Gao Yun-Yi et al. · Int J Low Extrem Wounds · 2024
PMID: 34779680Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Is the use of Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol effective in the treatment of Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws or for the treatment of medicationosteonecrosis of the jaw? An overview.
de Morais Rayane Portela Lima, de Aguiar Ana Waleska Pessôa Barros, da Hora Sales Pedro Henrique et al. · J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg · 2024
PMID: 38964469Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Pentoxifylline (substance)
SNOMED CT
387522004
UMLS CUI
C0030899
RxNorm CUI
8013
Labeler
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 7 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

7
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
7
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.