What is "pentoxifylline"

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

n. 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 [syn: Trental]

Pentoxifylline ( INN, BAN, USAN) or oxpentifylline ( AAN) is a drug used to treat muscle pain in people with peripheral artery disease. It is generic and sold under many brand names worldwide.