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Rimso-50 Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dimethyl sulfoxide 50%; aqueous soln for intravesical administration.
Pharmacological Class
Antiinflammatory.
How Supplied
Soln (50mL)—1
Manufacturer
Rimso-50 Indications
Indications
Symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis.
Rimso-50 Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 bottle (50mL) via catheter or aseptic syringe directly into the bladder for 15 minutes every 2 weeks until asymptomatic; then may increase dosing interval. To reduce bladder spasm: use a local anesthetic gel + an oral analgesics or belladona and opium suppositories before administration.
Children
Not recommended.
Rimso-50 Contraindications
Not Applicable
Rimso-50 Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Rimso-50 Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Refer for full eye evaluation, including slit lamp, at baseline and periodically. Monitor CBC, liver and renal function every 6 months. Urinary tract malignancy. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Rimso-50 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Rimso-50 Interactions
Interactions
May potentiate other concomitantly administered medications.
Rimso-50 Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Garlic-like taste or odor (may last for 72 hours), local discomfort, transient chemical cystitis.
Rimso-50 Clinical Trials
See Literature
Rimso-50 Note
Not Applicable
Rimso-50 Patient Counseling
See Literature
