Flexital is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease. The alternative uses of Flexital have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Flexital depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Flexital have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Flexital go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Flexital has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Flexital has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Flexital related warnings section.
Flexital is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy, Bleeding as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Flexital have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Flexital may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flexital is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Flexital is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Flexital safe for pregnant women?
Flexital may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Flexital, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Flexital safe during breastfeeding?
Flexital should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Flexital on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Flexital. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flexital on the Liver?
Flexital is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flexital on the Heart?
Flexital has very mild side effects on the heart.
Flexital should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flexital unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flexital habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Flexital is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Flexital as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Flexital should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flexital cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flexital
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Flexital with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flexital
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Flexital and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trental® (pentoxifylline)