Pentosan

Pentosan polysulfate (PPS) is a medication used for interstitial cystitis. It is a semi-synthetic polysulfated xylan. Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome 1.2 Osteoarthritis 2 Adverse effects 3 Mechanism of action 4 History 5 Names 6 Research 6.1 Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies 7 Other animals 7.1 Dogs 7.2 Horses 8 References 9 External links Medical uses Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome Pentosan polysulfate may b... [wikipedia]