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pentosan polysulfate sodium

pentosan polysulfate sodium (ELMIRON) is a unknown. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04) G04BX15
US status approved
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Drug details — pentosan polysulfate sodium
US status
approved
Class
Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

pentosan polysulfate sodium (ELMIRON) is a unknown. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pentosan polysulfate sodium
Brand ELMIRON
Mechanism Unknown
Therapeutic class Genito-urinary system and sex hormones (G04)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code G04BX15

Mechanism of action

Unknown

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is pentosan polysulfate sodium?

pentosan polysulfate sodium (ELMIRON) is a unknown. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pentosan polysulfate sodium?

ELMIRON is a marketed brand name for pentosan polysulfate sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of pentosan polysulfate sodium?

pentosan polysulfate sodium has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.