Pentosan : Before Using

Pentosan - Systemic

Brand Names

Elmiron Pentosan *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For pentosan, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to pentosan. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Diet It is important that you follow any special instructions from your family doctor. Some foods and beverages may aggravate your condition. Always make certain your health care professional knows if you are on any special diet, such as a low-sodium or low-sugar diet.

Pregnancy care

Pentosan has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems. However, studies in animal tissues have shown that pentosan may be harmful to the fetus. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether pentosan passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of pentosan in children with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking pentosan, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Alteplase
Anticoagulants - blood thinners
Aspirin, high doses
Heparin
Streptokinase Taking these medication with pentosan may increase the risk of bleeding

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of pentosan. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Blood or blood vessel disease or other blood problems
Blockage or obstruction of the intestine
Polyps
Stomach ulcers The risk of bleeding may be increased
Liver disease
Spleen problems Pentosan may not be broken down in the body as fast as it normally would; the risk of side effects may be increased