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Elmiron Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Pentosan polysulfate sodium 100mg; caps.
Pharmacological Class
Bladder protectant.
How Supplied
Caps—100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Elmiron Indications
Indications
Bladder pain/discomfort due to interstitial cystitis.
Elmiron Dosage and Administration
Adult
Take with water 1 hr before or 2 hrs after meals. ≥16yrs: 100mg 3 times daily. Reevaluate at 3 and 6 months.
Children
<16yrs: not established.
Elmiron Contraindications
Not Applicable
Elmiron Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Elmiron Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Retinal pigmentary changes. Do retinal exam (including OCT, auto-fluorescence imaging) at baseline, within 6 months of initiation, periodically during and after treatment completion. Bleeding or risk of bleeding (eg, surgery, aneurysm, hemophilia, GI ulcers, polyps, diverticula). History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Hepatic insufficiency. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Elmiron Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Elmiron Interactions
Interactions
Caution with drugs that increase bleeding risk (eg, anticoagulants, tPA, aspirin, NSAIDs).
Elmiron Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Alopecia, diarrhea, nausea, headache, rash, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, liver function abnormalities, dizziness, increased prothrombin time, hemorrhage.
Elmiron Clinical Trials
See Literature
Elmiron Note
Not Applicable
Elmiron Patient Counseling
See Literature
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