You have been prescribed, or are being considered for, pentoxifylline and tocopherol (vitamin E). These medications are prescribed to manage osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw. This is a condition caused by reduced blood supply to the bone which leads to bone tissue damage or poor healing.
The medications can be used to treat active ORN or to reduce the risk of developing ORN in patients who have previously had radiotherapy and now need dental extractions.
This page will outline further information about these medications, how to take them and the possible side effects.