Indication:
New Drugs Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium 11-05-2010
Capsules 100mg
For the relief of bladder pain or discomfort Associated with
Interstitial Cystitis
Hairy cell leukemia
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
PENTOSTATIN- Systemic
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
pentostatin.
2.Pregnancy-
There is a chance that this medicine may cause if the male or female is taking
it at the time of conception or if it is taken during pregnancy, Tell your doctor
if you think you have become pregnant or have become pregnant while taking
it.
3. Breast-feeding-
It is known whether pentostain passes into breast milk. Mothers who are taking
this medicine and who wish to breast feed should discuss this with their doctor.
4.Children-
There is no specific information comparing pentostain in children with use in
other age groups.
5.Older adults-
There is no specific information comparing use of pentostatin in the elderly with use
in other age groups
6. Other medicines-
Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following-
Amphotericin B
Azathioprine or
Chloramphenicol or
Colchicine or
Flucytosine or
Ganciclovir or
Interferon or
Plicamycin or
Zidovudine or
If you have been treated with x-rays or cancer medicines- Pentostatin
may increase the effects of these medicines or radiation therapy of
the blood.
7. Other medical problems-
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems
especially-
Chickenpox- or
Herpes zoster - risk of severe disease affecting other parts of the body
Gout or-
Kidney stones - pentostatin may increase levels of uric acid in the body,
which can gout or kidney stones
Infection- pentostatin may decrease your bodys ability to fight infection
Kidney disease - effects of pentostatin may be increased because of
slower removal from the body