Medication Pentoxifylline is one of such medications, which, when prescribed, worries the mothers. It improves the circulation of blood in the body, expanding the vessels. But the fact is that Pentoxifylline has contraindications to the use for the treatment of pregnant women. He was not subjected to a series of tests and checks that can confirm his safety for the health of women and the future child. And in accordance with the norms - in the absence of such data, the medicine for use by pregnant women is not suitable.
When are Pentoxifylline administered during pregnancy?
One of the terrible complications that may occur in a future mother is fetoplacental insufficiency (FPN). Under this name lies a violation in the circulatory system "mother-placenta-fetus." It can be acute or chronic. This condition is very dangerous, since it can lead to a delay in the development of the baby, and in the worst cases, miscarriage. Therefore, qualified specialist help is required so that he helps to choose a treatment that can exclude the child's oxygen starvation. It is with this diagnosis that Pentoxifylline is most often prescribed for pregnant women, even despite its contraindications.
The drug makes the blood more fluid, which means that it moves more easily through the blood vessels and provides the placenta with oxygen. Increases blood microcirculation. This is necessary for the development and life of the child, so doctors take such a step.
Peculiarities of Pentoxifylline during pregnancy
When appointing the drug, the gynecologist more closely leads the patient, watching her condition. The following factors are taken into account:
- Gestational age. If the effect of the drug on the fetus is unknown, but the use is justified, it is necessary to prescribe this medicine not earlier than 20 weeks (by this time the tabulation of all organs is completely finished).
- Patient's condition. There are situations when it is necessary to prescribe such drugs, regardless of the period.
Forms of the preparation
The medicine is given in the form of tablets, as well as a solution in ampoules. There are several ways of taking this medicine:
- Inward, that is, they are prescribed in the form of tablets;
- intramuscularly
- also apply Pentoxifylline during pregnancy intravenously or intraarterially.
Tablets do not need to be chewed, taken in the right dosage after eating.
When pregnancy is most often prescribed Pentaxifillin in droppers, intravenously. In 250 - 400 mg of saline solution, 100 mg of the drug is diluted. The duration of administration is from 90 to 150 minutes.
How long will the course of treatment take, in what dosage should the drug be administered by the attending physician.
It should be noted that when administered intravenously, or intra-arterially, it is likely that blood pressure is lowered. When taking medication in the form of tablets, there may be nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache.
A pregnant woman can not independently decide on treatment with this drug, or change its dosage without consulting the doctor. Also, you do not need to panic when you designate this remedy. Because the doctors are certainly aware of all the contraindications of the medicine and choosing such drugs for treatment, they weigh all the pros and cons, relating harm and benefit to the mother and the child.