| Drug and Dosage | Use | Action | Assessment: Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentoxifylline (Trental)—PO 400 mg 3 times daily | Peripheral vascular disease (intermittent claudication) | Increases flexibility of red blood cells (RBCs); inhibits platelet aggregation | Nausea, vomiting, GI upset; drowsiness; dizziness; headache |
| NURSING IMPLICATIONS: Give with meals to minimize GI irritation; take tablets whole; report persistent GI or CNS side effects | |||