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Intermittent Claudication

Intermittent claudication is pain in the legs on walking caused by reduced blood flow to leg muscles in peripheral arterial disease. It can ease after a few minutes of rest.

Trental

Pentoxifylline

400mg

Pentoxifylline tablets for leg pain from poor circulation. It helps blood flow more easily through narrowed vessels.

From$0.87/ tabletView

Pletal

Cilostazol

50mg · 100mg

Cilostazol tablets for intermittent claudication, the leg pain from blocked arteries. It widens blood vessels and helps blood flow during walking.

From$1.79/ tabletView

Key points

  • Peripheral arterial disease develops when fatty deposits narrow arteries, limiting blood supply to the legs.
  • Symptoms can include cramping, aching or heaviness during activity.
  • Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Medicines listed for Intermittent Claudication

The listed tablet products contain Pentoxifylline and Cilostazol. The catalogue groups both with intermittent claudication, using intermittent as part of the condition name.

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