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pentoxifylline

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A xanthine derivative used to treat vascular dementia and intermittent claudication resulting from obstructed arteries in the limbs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

a drug (trade name Trental) used to treat claudication; believed to increase the flexibility of red blood cells so they can flow through the blood vessels to the legs and feet

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Trental

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: drug

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  • Spanish: pentoxifilina — xanthine derivative used to treat vascular dementia and intermittent claudication