Rivoxyn (Pentoxyfylline)
Brand Name: Rivoxyn
Generic Name: Pentoxyfylline
Manufacturer/Agent: Rivopharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 400mg
Pack size: 20
Trade Price: KES 780.00
Retail Price: @ KES 52.00
Class: Vasodilators (Cardiovascular drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Oxpentifylline
Molecular Formulae: C13H18N4O3 = 278.3
Precautions: Intolerance to xanthine derivatives. pregnancy. acute mi. caution in coronary artery disease, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias.
Indications/Uses: Cerebrovascular disorders, peripheral vascular disorders (intermittent claudication, raynauds syndrome); 400mg tid with food.
Interactions: Antihypertensives.
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal disturbances. vertigo. flushing. agitation. headache.