title: Effects of sodium pentosanpolysulphate on symptoms related to chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. A double-blind randomized study.
abstract: A therapeutical trial was conducted with pentosanpolysulphate (Elmiron) in 24 patients with chronic non-bacterial prostatitis. The study was double-blind and 10 patients received Elmiron 200 mg X 2 daily while 14 received a placebo. A beneficial effect (p less than 0.01) was registered on symptoms from muscles and joints. A side-effect observed was a tendency to develop diarrhoea in a few patients prone to gastrointestinal disturbances previously.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000139:chemically induced; D004231:Diuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010426:Pentosan Sulfuric Polyester / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011134:Polysaccharides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011897:Random Allocation
chemical_list: D011134:Polysaccharides; D010426:Pentosan Sulfuric Polyester