A client reports pain in the calf muscle while walking and exercising, but also reports that the pain is relieved by resting. Which medication would the physician prescribe to the client?

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Pentoxifylline is a medication that improves blood flow by dilating blood vessels, which can help relieve pain in conditions such as peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Symptoms of PVD include pain in the calf muscle while walking or exercising, but this pain is relieved by resting. Aspirin may also be helpful in improving blood flow, but it is not the first-line treatment for PVD-related pain. Infliximab and cyclophosphamide are medications used to treat autoimmune disorders and cancer, respectively, and are not indicated for pain relief in PVD.

A Client Reports Pain in the Calf Muscle While Walking