Name

Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium

Alternate Names

Elmiron
Fibrase (DI)
Fibrezym
Fibrocid (FM)
Fibrocide
Hemoclar
Hoe/Bay 946
Lelong Contusions (FM)
Pentosan Polysulfate
Polyanion
PZ-68
SP54
Tavan-SP-54
Thrombocid
Thrombocid (FM)
Xylan Polysulfate Sodium

Abbreviations

None

Category

AIDS drug

Subcategory

None

NSC Number

626201

Primary Site

None

Histology

None

Remarks

Being investigated in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-inhibits replication of HIV in-vitro; no evidence to date of anti-tumor activity.

Coding

This drug should NOT be coded
Glossary