Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Pentosan polysulfate sodium(100mg)
Cystopen Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken on an empty stomach at least an hour before having a meal. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include hair loss, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. It may also make you feel dizzy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are on any other medication for a blood disorder, liver disease, or any other health condition.
Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a low molecular weight heparin-like compound. It has anticoagulant and fibrinolytic effects. The mechanism of action of pentosan polysulfate sodium in interstitial cystitis is not known
Metabolism: The fraction of pentosan polysulfate sodium that is absorbed is metabolized by partial desulfation in the liver and spleen, and by partial depolymerization in the kidney to a large number of metabolites. Both the desulfation and depolymerization can be saturated with continued dosing.
Hair loss
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Rash
Ocular disease, retinitis pigmentosa, visual disturbance, visual impairment. ...
Aneurysm, anticoagulant therapy, bleeding, coagulopathy, diverticulitis, hemophilia, peptic ulcer disease, surgery, thrombocytopenia, thrombolytic therapy. ...
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Cystopen Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cystopen Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Cystopen Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
ELMIRON® (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is indicated for the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis. ELMIRON® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug, structurally related compounds, or excipients.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: "blood thinners" (such as warfarin, heparin, tenecteplase, abciximab, clopidogrel, ticlopidine), mifepristone, sulfinpyrazone
Cystopen Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 25°C
If you miss a dose of Cystopen Capsule, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
You have been prescribed Cystopen Capsule for relieving bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.
Take it at least 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.
It may take 12-16 weeks of treatment before any effect is seen. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Inform your doctor if you will be undergoing any surgery or are taking anticoagulants such as warfarin sodium, heparin, or high doses of aspirin as Cystopen Capsule may increase the risk of bleeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cystopen Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can the use of Cystopen Capsule increase the risk of bleeding?
Yes, Cystopen Capsule is a weak anticoagulant, and it may increase your risk of bleeding. Always be careful while doing activities that may cause an injury or bleeding. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any abnormal bruising or bleeding, or if you notice blood in stool.
Q. Is Cystopen Capsule a steroid?
No, Cystopen Capsule is not a steroid. It is used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis which is also known as bladder pain syndrome. This disease may cause sores on the inner lining of the urinary bladder along with areas of tiny bleeds, and the patient complains of pain and a frequent urge to urinate.
Q. How long does it take Cystopen Capsule to start working?
Generally, it takes about 3 to 6 months of continuous therapy to find some benefit or improvement. However, the duration of start of effect is variable as Cystopen Capsule is recommended for long-term use to get effective clinical benefit. To check the effectiveness of the medicine, patients are reassessed after 3 months of treatment. This is also done to analyze whether the medication can be continued longer if the patients have not encountered any side effects.
Q. Who should be cautious while starting Cystopen Capsule?
Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have any disease for which you are taking blood thinning medications like warfarin, heparin, aspirin, etc. This is done because the use of Cystopen Capsule can increase the risk of bleeding. Also, pregnant women, patients with liver or kidney problems should remain cautious while using this medicine
