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Placebo to Pentoxifylline oral
Placebo to Pentoxifylline oral is a Rheological agent / Phosphodiesterase inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by UCB Pharma. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Intermittent claudication (peripheral arterial disease), Diabetic angiopathies, Trophic disorders and ischemic ulcers.
Pentoxifylline improves blood flow and reduces blood viscosity by increasing red blood cell flexibility and decreasing platelet aggregation.
Pentoxifylline improves blood flow and reduces blood viscosity by increasing red blood cell flexibility and decreasing platelet aggregation. Used for Intermittent claudication (peripheral arterial disease), Diabetic angiopathies, Trophic disorders and ischemic ulcers.
At a glance
| Generic name | Placebo to Pentoxifylline oral |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | UCB Pharma |
| Drug class | Rheological agent / Phosphodiesterase inhibitor |
| Target | Non-selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor; multiple targets including adenosine receptors |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Cardiovascular / Vascular disease |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Pentoxifylline is a methylxanthine derivative that acts as a non-selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor and rheological agent. It enhances microcirculation by reducing blood viscosity, improving erythrocyte deformability, and decreasing platelet aggregation and fibrinogen levels. These effects improve oxygen delivery to tissues and reduce inflammatory responses.
Approved indications
- Intermittent claudication (peripheral arterial disease)
- Diabetic angiopathies
- Trophic disorders and ischemic ulcers
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Tremor
- Gastrointestinal upset
Key clinical trials
- Combination Therapy: Hyperbaric Oxygen and PENTOCLO for Treatment of Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible (PHASE3)
- Pentoxifylline and Tocopherol (PENTO) in the Treatment of Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) (PHASE3)
- Assessing the Clinical Utility of Adding Pentoxifylline to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Protocols in Breast Cancer Patients" (PHASE2)
- Follow-up of NAFLD Patients With MRI-PDFF (PHASE4)
- Pentoxifylline as an Adjunctive in Treatment of Negative Symptoms in Chronic Schizophrenia (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Effects of Pentoxiphylline on Left Ventricular (LV) Systolic Function Indices and Circulating Biomarkers in Patients With Chronic Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (NA)
- Effect of Pentoxifylline and Zinc Co-administration in Patients With Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (NA)
- Synergistic Effect of Vedolizumab and Pentoxifylline (EARLY_PHASE1)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Rheological agent / Phosphodiesterase inhibitor drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Non-selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor; multiple targets including adenosine receptors
- Manufacturer: UCB Pharma — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Cardiovascular / Vascular disease
- Indication: Drugs for Intermittent claudication (peripheral arterial disease)
- Indication: Drugs for Diabetic angiopathies
- Indication: Drugs for Trophic disorders and ischemic ulcers
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