Dosage regimen
The dosage is set by the doctor in accordance with the individual characteristics of the patient. The drug should be swallowed whole during or immediately after a meal with plenty of water.
The usual dose is: one tablet of pentoxifylline three times a day, followed by a slow increase in the dose to 200 mg 2-3 times a day. The maximum single dose is 400 mg. The maximum daily dose is 1200 mg.
- In patients with impaired renal function (creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min)
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the dosage can be reduced to 1-2 tablets per day
- In patients with severely impaired liver function
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dose reduction, taking into account individual tolerance
- In patients with low blood pressure, as well as in those at risk due to a possible decrease in blood pressure (patients with severe coronary artery disease (coronary artery disease) or with hemodynamically significant cerebral stenosis)
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treatment can be started in small doses, the dose can only be increased gradually