爱泌罗(Elmiron)主要用于治疗什么

Almiron, also known as Elmiron and pentosan polysulfate sodium, is used to treat bladder pain and discomfort caused by interstitial cystitis. The research and development company is Johnson & Johnson of the United States.

What is Elmiron mainly used to treat?

Applicable population

This product is suitable for adult patients with bladder pain or discomfort related to interstitial cystitis.

Specifications

This product is a white opaque hard capsule with a specification of 100mg*100 capsules/bottle.

What are the side effects of Elmiron

Allergy symptoms

Hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Bleeding abnormalities

Nose bleeding, gum bleeding, blood in urine or feces, rectal bleeding, and coughing up blood.

Dizziness symptoms

Dizziness and headache.

Abnormal vision

Blurred vision, difficulty reading, and difficulty seeing in low light.

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Digestive system abnormalities

Nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort.

Other common adverse symptoms

Hair loss, swelling, weight gain, and abnormal liver function.

How to take Elmiron

Dosage

Take the drug with a full glass of water, on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

How to take

Please swallow the extended-release capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break or open the capsule.

What to do if you miss a dose

Please take this medicine as soon as possible, but if it is close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and do not take two doses at once.

Drug monitoring and examination

Doctors need to check the patient's treatment progress every 3 months and conduct blood tests and vision tests. If a patient requires surgery, they need to inform the surgeon in advance that they are currently taking Almirol, which may need to be stopped for a period of time.

The above content only reflects the usage and dosage standards of the country where the drug is registered overseas. It does not represent the approved use scope in mainland China. Please do not make any treatment decisions based on this.

Precautions for using Elmiron

How to store Elmiron

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat sources.

Interactions between aspirin and other drugs

1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any drug containing aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or similar ingredients.

2. Blood thinners

Warfarin, Coumadin, Gentocoagulant, etc.

3. Drugs used to prevent thrombosis

Apixaban, rivaroxaban, Elixir, Xarelto, etc.

There are more precautions for drug combination, please consult your attending doctor.