Pentoxifylline
A Xanthine derivative, pentoxifylline (also known as Oxpentifylline), enhances blood flow, making it a useful treatment for muscle pain associated with peripheral artery disease. By improving circulation, this generic drug helps to reduce leg pain caused by insufficient blood supply, thereby increasing walking distance before the onset of cramps.
- Chemical Name - 3,7-Dimethyl-1- (5-oxohexyl)purine-2,6-dione
- Chemical Formula - C13H18N4O3
- CAS No. - 6493-05-6
- Pharmacopoeia - IP/BP/Ph.Eur
- Molecular Weight - 278.312
- Purity - 99.5%
| Description | White or almost white, crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Typical Impurities | Theobromine/Theophylline/3-methyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione/1-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,7-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine2,6-dione/1-1'-methylenebis(3,7-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine2,6-dione)/Caffeine/3,7-dimethyl-6-(5-oxohexyloxy)-3,7-dihydro-2H-purine-2-one/3-methyl-1,7-bis-(5-oxohexyl)-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione/1-bezyl-3,7-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione/1-[(5E)-11-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purin-1yl)-5methyl-7-oxoundec-5enyl]-3,7-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dion/1-1'-(propane-1,3-diyl)bis(3,7-dimethyl-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione) |
| Packaging | 25 kg Fiber Drum or 500Kgs jumbo bags or as per customer requirement |
| End Use | Pharmaceutical |
| Treatment | This medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due to occlusive artery disease and decrease the muscle aching/pain/cramps. |
