This test measures how much carbon dioxide is in your blood. When you digest food, your body makes carbon dioxide as a waste product in the form of gas. Your blood carries this gas to your lungs. You exhale it and breathe in oxygen thousands of times a day.
One of the more common side effects of consuming maltodextrin is just a general feeling of sickness or an upset stomach. It is not unusual for someone who just consumed a large amount of maltodextrin to feel a bit ill, even if they do not have an allergy to the additive.
In Summary. Commonly reported side effects of pentoxifylline include: dizziness and nausea. Other side effects include: dyspepsia and vomiting. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. For the Consumer. Applies to pentoxifylline: oral tablet extended release. Along with its needed effects, pentoxifylline may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking pentoxifylline: