Pentoxifylline is a xanthine derivative used in the management of peripheral vascular disease. As a phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDEi), the drug improves blood flow by reducing viscosity and enhancing red blood cell flexibility. This activity outlines the mechanism of action, administration, indications, off-label uses, adverse drug reactions, and contraindications. Additionally, this activity reviews the pharmacokinetics, monitoring strategies, and clinical toxicology of pentoxifylline. Given the complexity of its pharmacological actions and potential interactions with other medications, clinicians must be well-versed in prescribing pentoxifylline appropriately and monitoring patients for adverse effects.Clinicians should weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing pentoxifylline, with pharmacists playing a pivotal role in dose optimization to minimize adverse reactions. Empowering prescribing clinicians is essential for optimizing patient care and preventing adverse outcomes in associated cardiovascular conditions. Through interprofessional collaboration, teams can leverage collective expertise to optimize pentoxifylline therapy outcomes, improving patient well-being and healthcare delivery as a result.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/107475
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Operative Anesthesia, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Vascular Surgery