| Pronunciation |
 (dye
meth il sul FOKS
ide) |
 |
| U.S. Brand Names |
| Rimso®-50 |
|
| Generic Available |
|
No |
|
| Synonyms |
| DMSO |
|
| Pharmacological Index |
|
Urinary Tract Product |
|
| Use |
|
Symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis |
|
| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
|
C |
|
| Adverse Reactions |
|
>10%: Gastrointestinal: Garlic-like breath 1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Headache, sedation Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting Local: Local dermatitis Ocular: Burning eyes |
|
| Drug Interactions |
|
Increased toxicity with sulindac |
|
| Usual Dosage |
|
Instill 50 mL directly into bladder and allow to remain for 15 minutes; repeat every 2 weeks until maximum symptomatic relief is obtained |
|
| Administration |
|
Not for I.V. or I.M. use |
|
| Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status |
|
May cause sedation |
|
| Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment |
|
None reported |
|
| Dosage Forms |
|
Solution: 50% [500 mg/mL] (50 mL) |
|
|
|
Copyright © 1978-2000 Lexi-Comp Inc. All Rights Reserved
