Naftidrofuryl is a drug used in the management of peripheral and cerebral vascular disorders as a vasodilator, enhance cellular oxidative capacity, and may also be a 5-HT2 receptor antagonist.Target: 5-HT2 receptorNaftidrofuryl may be effective for relieving the pain of muscle cramps.[1]Naftidrofuryl oxalate is the only vasoactive drug for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) which is likely to be cost-effective.[2]Naftidrofuryl oxalate is ranked first for both maximum walking distance (MWD) and pain-free walking distance (PFWD) (probability of 0.947 and 0.987, respectively, of being the best treatment) followed by cilostazol and pentoxifylline. Naftidrofuryl oxalate is effective treatments for claudication, Naftidrofuryl oxalate is likely to be the most effective, with minimal serious adverse events.[3]

[1]. Naftidrofuryl [2]. Meng Y, et al. Cost-effectiveness of cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, and pentoxifylline for the treatment of intermittent claudication in people with peripheral arterial disease. Angiology. 2014 Mar;65(3):190-197. [3]. Stevens JW, et al. Systematic review of the efficacy of cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate and pentoxifylline for the treatment of intermittent claudication. Br J Surg. 2012 Dec;99(12):1630-1638.