Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium) - Summary

ELMIRON SUMMARY

ELMIRON®-100 mg
(pentosan polysulfate sodium)
Capsules

Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a low molecular weight heparin-like compound. It has anticoagulant and fibrinolytic effects. Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a semi-synthetically produced heparin-like macromolecular carbohydrate derivative, which chemically and structurally resembles glycosaminoglycans. It is a white odorless powder, slightly hygroscopic and soluble in water to 50% at pH 6.

ELMIRON (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is indicated for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.

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Media Articles Related to Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate)

Mental Health Diagnoses In Patients With Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome And Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Source: Mental Health News From Medical News Today [2008.11.10]

Interstitial Cystitis Signs and Symptoms
Source: MedicineNet Interstitial Cystitis Specialty [2008.08.01]

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Published Studies Related to Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate)

Urinary epidermal growth factor and interleukin-6 levels in patients with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis treated with cyclosporine or pentosan polysulfate sodium. [2008.04]

Time to initiation of pentosan polysulfate sodium treatment after interstitial cystitis diagnosis: effect on symptom improvement. [2008.01]

Safety and efficacy of the use of intravesical and oral pentosan polysulfate sodium for interstitial cystitis: a randomized double-blind clinical trial. [2008.01]

Evaluation of pentosan polysulfate sodium in the postoperative recovery from cranial cruciate injury in dogs: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. [2007.04]

Potassium sensitivity test (PST) as a measurement of treatment efficacy of painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis: a prospective study with cyclosporine A and pentosan polysulfate sodium. [2007]

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Clinical Trials Related to Elmiron (Pentosan Polysulfate)

An Effectiveness and Safety Study of Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis. [Recruiting]

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