NCIt definition : The sodium salt of a semisynthetic heparin-like glucosaminoglycan. Although its mechanism
of action is unknown, pentosan polysulfate may act as a buffer to control cell permeability
by preventing irritating solutes from reaching cells coated with it. Administered
orally, excreted pentosan polysulfate adheres to the urinary bladder wall, preventing
irritants from entering bladder cells and the development or progression of interstitial
cystitis (IC), a complication of some chemotherapies. This agent also exhibits anticoagulant
and fibrinolytic properties. In addition, pentosan polysulfate may block endothelial
P-selectin and increase microvascular blood flow in sickle cell disease.;
UNII : 914032762Y;
CAS number : 140207-93-8;
Drug name : Thrombocid; Elmiron; Fibrase; Fibrezym; Cartrophen; Tavan SP-54; Fibrocid; Hemoclar; HOE-BAY 946;