Comparing Elmiron vs Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
| Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) | Pentosan polysulfate sodium |
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| Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) | Pentosan polysulfate sodium |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Infection. Elmiron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Infection. Pentosan polysulfate sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Bladder Infection
Interstitial Cystitis
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| More about Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) | More about Pentosan polysulfate sodium | ||||||||
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Elmiron has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 107 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Pentosan polysulfate sodium has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 113 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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Elmiron | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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4.8 hours |
4.8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 79 drugs are known to interact with Elmiron:
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A total of 79 drugs are known to interact with Pentosan polysulfate sodium:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 26, 1996 |
September 26, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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