Trental
Trental
Trental (pronounced: /ˈtrɛntəl/) is a medication used to improve blood flow in patients with peripheral vascular disease. It is also known by its generic name, Pentoxifylline.
Etymology
The term "Trental" is derived from the Latin word "trentalis", which means "thirty". This is in reference to the original formulation of the drug, which was a slow-release tablet designed to be taken three times a day, for a total of thirty tablets in a ten-day course of treatment.
Usage
Trental is used to treat intermittent claudication, a condition that causes pain in the legs due to poor blood circulation. It works by decreasing the thickness of blood, allowing it to flow more easily through the blood vessels. This improves oxygen delivery to the muscles and relieves the pain associated with this condition.
Related Terms
- Peripheral vascular disease: A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
- Intermittent claudication: A condition that causes pain in the legs due to poor blood circulation.
- Pentoxifylline: The generic name for Trental.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Trental can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache. If these side effects persist or worsen, patients are advised to contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Precautions
Before taking Trental, patients should inform their healthcare provider if they have any allergies, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. They should also inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are currently taking, as Trental may interact with other drugs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trental
- Wikipedia's article - Trental
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