Pentoxifylline Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Burping
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Agitation
  • Blurred Vision
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Headache
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Chest Pain
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Inflammation Of The Gallbladder
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of Fibrinogen In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Meningitis Not Due To An Infection
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Sore Throat
  • An Earache
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Blind Spot In The Eye
  • Brittle Nails
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Saliva Production
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Laryngitis
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Nervousness
  • Nosebleed
  • Pink Eye
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Taste Impairment
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visible Water Retention

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