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1-(5-hydroxy-5-methylhexyl)-3-methylxanthine

under Pentoxifylline
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More on Pentoxifylline Definition: A METHYLXANTHINE derivative that inhibits phosphodiesterase and affects blood rheology. It improves blood flow by increasing erythrocyte and leukocyte flexibility. It also inhibits platelet aggregation. Pentoxifylline modulates immunologic activity by stimulating cytokine production.      Other names BL191; BL 191; Trental; Torental; Pentoxil; Oxpentifylline; BL-191; Agapurin Drugs: PENTOXILTRENTAL; PENTOXIFYLLINE;
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
1-(5-hydroxy-5-methylhexyl)-3-methylxanthine [ A 81-3138,HWA 138,HWA-138 ]
  structure given in first source 		107767-55-5   Pentoxifylline/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Bronchodilator Agents 		Pharmatherapeutica 1989;5(6):407

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