The efficacy of pentosan polysulfate monotherapy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in women: A multicenter open-label randomized controlled trial

Background/Purpose: Pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), a semi-synthetic polysaccharide that adheres to bladder mucosa, is effective in treating interstitial cystitis. We evaluated the clinical benefit of PPS for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) in women. Methods: We conducte...

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Main Authors: Chi-Shin Tseng, Shang-Jen Chang, En Meng, Hong-Chiang Chang, Yuan-Ju Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664619305716