Elmiron

— THERAPEUTIC DISORDERS TREATED —
  • Miscellaneous urogenital disorders

Elmiron Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Pentosan polysulfate sodium 100mg; caps.

Pharmacological Class

Bladder protectant.

How Supplied

Caps—100

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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