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pentoxifylline · Medicine question

Why should pentoxifylline not be taken with ketorolac?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Pentoxifylline should not be taken with ketorolac because the combination increases the risk of bleeding and/or prolongation of prothrombin time.

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Pentoxifylline 400mg mg modified release tabletsNeuraxpharm UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 2Document updated 18 June 2026

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