[Therapy of interstitial and radiogenic cystitis with D-glucosamine].
Twelve patients with interstitial or radiation cystitis were treated by D-glucosamine, a precursor of glycosaminoglycans. D-glucosamine was given for 3 months (500 mg t.i.d. orally). Urinary glycosaminoglycans which were low before the treatment could be increased significantly by D-glucosamine. Endoscopic findings and subjective symptoms could be markedly improved. D-glucosamine may be a new treatment modality in interstitial and radiation cystitis.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D003556:Cystitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000528:radiation effects*
D005944:Glucosamine
Therapie der interstitiellen bzw. radiogenen Zystitis mit D-Glukosamin.