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Peripheral circulatory failure may be the result of an abnormal heart function. This condition is very serious and requires immediate response, as it can lead to ischemia of the organs, which in turn may result in their death or a serious threat to life. Polfilin is a drug used in the treatment of peripheral circulatory disorders and in the treatment of eye diseases based on vascular problems.
Polfilin – how does it work?
The role of the active substance of the drug is played by pentoxifylline, a xanthine derivative. Its task is to facilitate blood flow through the capillaries while reducing blood viscosity and increasing the elasticity of erythrocytes, i.e. red blood cells. Thanks to this, they can move even through thin and narrow vessels, which prevents the formation of blockages and clots. The drug is intended to widen blood vessels. Polfilin is a preparation in the form of a solution ready for the preparation of a drip, also in the form of prolonged-release tablets. An indication for the use of Polfilin there are circulatory disorders in the vicinity of the eyeballs, especially the retina and choroid, disturbances in the functionality of the middle ear caused by circulation problems, as well as ischemic states of the brain manifested by frequent, repeated dizziness and memory impairment. Polfilin is often recommended by doctors in cases of cerebral ischemia after strokes of this organ.
Polfilin – contraindications
An absolute contraindication to the use of Polfilin is allergic or hypersensitive to any of the components of the drug, with particular emphasis on the active substance. The drug must not be used by patients who have had a heart attack or stroke, and those who suffer from frequent, violent bleeding and the diseases that cause them. Retinal haemorrhage is also a serious contraindication.
Due to insufficient data on the use of pentoxifylline in pregnant women, it is not recommended to use the drug during pregnancy. Pentoxifylline passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor for advice before using the drug.
Among the most common side effects it is worth mentioning the possibility of hypersensitivity reactions, i.e. swelling of the skin and inside the mouth, weakness and fainting, dizziness and cardiac arrhythmias. Less frequently, there is a reduction in the number of platelets in the blood, the formation of petechiae on the skin, sleep disorders, as well as hot flushes and digestive system disorders in the form of diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, feeling of fullness and lack of appetite.
How to dose Polfilin?
The dosage of the drug is adjusted to the patient’s condition by the physician. Preparation packaging Polfilin contains 20 or 60 round, white tablets. Each of them contains 400 mg of pentoxifylline. Adults usually take 1 tablet two to three times a day. People suffering from kidney or liver problems are usually prescribed a dose reduced by half or 1/3 of the standard dose. By taking Polfilin, you must absolutely follow the doses prescribed by the attending physician. There are substitutes for the preparation available on the market PolfilinHowever, without consulting a doctor, you should not decide to buy them yourself. The manufacturer of the drug Polfilin is Polpharma.