Drug & intervention
pentosan polysulfate
RxCUI 155046
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Background context
Pentosan polysulfate
Pentosan polysulfate, sold under the brand name Elmiron among others, is a medication used for interstitial cystitis. Evidence of benefit, however, is mixed as of 2024. It is recommended that the medication be stopped if there is no improvement within 6 months. It was approved for medical use in the United States in 1996.
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