Does Anti Platelet Agents Interact with Pentoxifylline?
Major interaction. Bleeding has been reported in patients treated with pentoxifylline with or without concomitant platelet aggregation inhibitors.
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- Interaction classification
- Major
- Pentoxifylline Class
- Blood Viscosity Reducer
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Anti Platelet Agents and your doctor is considering prescribing Pentoxifylline (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider