COMPOSITIONS OF PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE SALTS FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising: (1 ) a therapeutically effective quantity of sodium pentosan polysulfate; (2) a quantity of a penetration enhancer sufficient to improve the bioavailability of the sodium pentosan polysulfate; and (3) optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and to methods for the oral administration of sodium pentosan polysulfate with improved bioavailability for the treatment of interstitial cystitis and other urinary tract diseases and conditions. Such compositions and methods allow the administration of sodium pentosan polysulfate at lower dosages to reduce the frequency and severity of side effects.