Product introduction
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection is used to treat peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation to the arms and legs) and intermittent claudication (pain on walking or at rest caused by poor circulation to the legs). It works by increasing the blood flow to the arms and legs.
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and weakness. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Uses of Flexital Injection
Side effects of Flexital Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Flexital
- Bloating
- Diarrhea
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Heartburn
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Flexital Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Flexital Injection works
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection is a peripheral vasodilator. It works by decreasing the thickness (viscosity) of blood, allowing it to pass more easily through the blood vessels. This effect is beneficial in peripheral vascular disease, where the blood vessels in the arms and legs are narrowed.
Safety advice
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Flexital Injection?
If you miss a dose of Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Do not drive or perform activities that require mental focus until you know how Flexital 20mg/1ml Injection affects you.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor liver function while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Methylxanthine Derivative
Action Class
Hemorrheologic Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Flexital with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
What is medicine for claudication
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Please consult a vascular surgeon
Having diabetes ,hypertension amd joint pain since past 5-6 yr by medication diabetes and hyoertension are controlled but peripheral neuropathy of both lower limb also associated with peripheral vascular disease of lower limbs best treatmrnt where and from which departnent??
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET
I am geting pain on my left leg After taking pain killer. Feeling gud but after stop pain killer again. Same pain One of the veins geting pain
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Please visit a surgeon, you may need a venous Doppler to identify any vascular claudication or any other pathology. Once ruled out, psychological issues can be explored.
Sir, madam I have been suffering from pain in my right ankle accompanied by swelling. I could also feel the pain in my hips as well. I suspect this to be peripheral vascular disease, since i frequently get the cramp whenever I walk or do physical activity in my right ankle.I only feel relieved when I take tablets like Pynor. Please suggest some suggest medication. Thank you.
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
You better consult once with an Ayurvedic physician in person before starting the treatment
Vascular and endo-vascular pains
Dr. Akshat Goel
Orthopaedics
Unable to understand your query please elaborate
i have peripheral artery disease since last two years i diagnosed my superficial artery narrowed 100%. in the Ayurveda have any treatment for the disease
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
Hi Kindly share your symptoms
Scalf muscle pain even after taking neurobion tabs.Took Neuromet for one month
Dr. Tarun Jain
Diabetology
if yes, then you need to do ABI (by Doppler) to rule our periheral vascular disease
There is coldness in my feet and it is causing pain especially below knees Please help me
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
It could be claudication, so kindly consult Surgeon
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