Elmiron (pentosano polisulfato de sodio) es un medicamento para tratar el dolor de vejiga asociado con la cistitis intersticial (CI). La CI es una afección crónica que causa dolor y presión en la vejiga.
Elmiron can cause changes in the pigment in patient’s eyes called pigmentary maculopathy. This can result in problems reading, blurred vision, and difficulty adjusting to low light.
En 2019, los Dres. Rachel M. Huckfeldt y Demetrios G. Vavvas publicaron un informe de caso en Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina de un paciente cuya condición ocular continuó empeorando 6 años después de suspender el medicamento.
Three ophthalmologists at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California conducted a review of patients. They found that about one-quarter of patients with significant exposure to Elmiron showed signs of eye damage. Often Elmiron can masquerade as other known retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy.
Otros efectos secundarios comunes de Elmiron incluyen caída del cabello, diarrea y náuseas. Dolor de cabeza, dolor abdominal y malestar estomacal.
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Our attorneys are currently investigating Elmiron lawsuits on behalf of people who took the drug and experienced vision problems including blurred vision, maculopathy, retinopathy, and vision impairment. If you are suffering adverse side effects from this drug, reach out to an Elmiron lawyer right away to review your legal options.
