Noun
pentosan (plural pentosans)
(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide composed of pentoses.
A prospective randomized study found cyclosporine A to be more effective at treating IC symptoms than pentosan polysulfate, but also had more adverse effects. Source: Internet
Oral pentosan polysulfate is believed to repair the protective glycosaminoglycan coating of the bladder, but studies have encountered mixed results when attempting to determine if the effect is statistically significant compared to placebo. Source: Internet