Benzydamine: a new weapon in the treatment of interstitial cystitis.
Benzydamine hydrochloride was synthesized in 1966 and developed in Italy. It belongs to a chemical class that has not been used previously in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Benzydamine is not related to steroids or other anti-inflammatory drugs, it is given by mouth and its toxicity is low. A pilot trial was done in 25 cases of interstitial cystitis and virtually complete relief of pain was noted in 18 cases.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001591:Benzydamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011720:Pyrazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011720:Pyrazoles; D001591:Benzydamine