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| Pronunciation |
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 (PEN
toe san pol i SUL fate SOW dee
um) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Elmiron® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Analgesic, Urinary |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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If you have an allergy to pentosan polysulfate sodium or any other
part of this medicine.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms
involved. |
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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This medicine is used to relieve pain, inflammation, and irritation
of the bladder.
It may take 6 months to see the full
effect. |
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| How does it work? |
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Pentosan protects the bladder from
irritation. |
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| How is it best taken? |
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Take this medicine on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours
after meals.
Take this medicine with a full glass of
water. |
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses. |
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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If you have had any problems with a blood thinner called heparin or
low platelet counts, talk with healthcare provider.
If you have liver disease or spleen disease, talk with healthcare
provider.
Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use
this medicine.
You will bleed easily. Be careful. Avoid injury. Use soft toothbrush,
electric razor.
Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix
well with other medicines.
Talk with healthcare provider before using aspirin,
aspirin-containing products, other pain medicines, blood thinners, garlic,
ginseng, ginkgo, or vitamin E.
Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding. |
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care,
sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Diarrhea.
Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Hair loss. Hair usually grows back when medicine is
stopped. |
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| What should I monitor? |
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Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
Follow up with healthcare provider after using this medicine for 3
months. |
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center
immediately or dial 911.
Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest
tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of
face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Unusual bruising or bleeding.
Any rash.
No improvement in condition or feeling
worse. |
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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Store at room temperature.
Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or
kitchen. |
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| General statements |
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Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products,
supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare
provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter, natural products, or
vitamins. |
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