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Elmiron
Identifier
018940
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
Pentosan polysulfate (PPS, (1->4)-β-Xylan 2,3-bis(hydrogen sulfate) with a 4 O-methyl-α-D-glucuronate) is a semi-synthetic polysulfated xylan sold for the relief of various medical conditions including thrombi and interstitial cystitis in humans and osteoarthritis in dogs and horses. Various brand names for the human drug include Elmiron, Hemoclar, Anarthron, Fibrase, Thrombocid and SP54.
Patients who have taken PPS orally report a variety of side effects, primarily gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhea, heartburn, and stomach pain, hair loss, headache, rash, and insomnia. Due to Elmiron's anticoagulant effects, some patients report bruising more easily. In some cases, patients are asked to stop taking the medication before any major surgical procedures to reduce the likelihood of bleeding.
On Jan, 05, 2017 2,859 people reported to have side effects when taking Elmiron.
Among them, 17 people (0.59%) have Hallucination
On Nov, 22, 2015: 1,879 people reported to have side effects when taking Elmiron. Among them, 9 people (0.48%) have Death.
Time on Elmiron when people have Death :
< 1 month1 - 6 months6 - 12 months1 - 2 years2 - 5 years5 - 10 years10+ years Death0.00%100.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
The source of the experience
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Concepts
Symbols
Science Items
Activities and commonsteps
Activities
Overloads
Blood thinnersBone and skeletal disease
Urinary and bladder control treatments