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Why is it done?
- Treatment for Advanced or Resistant Painful Bladder Syndrome or “Interstitial Cystitis”
- Only 1% of Urologist use this as last resort for PBS/IC
How is it done?
- This is done under sedation using a sterile procedure.
- A 14-16 Fr Indwelling Catheter is placed into your bladder.
- The Chlorpactin is installed using strict administering criteria
- Usually, 1 vial of 1-2% will be pre-mixed with Saline to a 50cc volume by a Compound Pharmacist
- This is kept in the bladder for a few minutes and repeated 3 times
- This bladder distention could be painful
- WARNING: Any Fevers require urgent attention
What next?
- Intense local discomfort may be experienced.
- Your voiding nature will change within the next week
- You may experience some improvement in Chronic Bladder Pain
- You may hopefully experience a longer time interval between urination
- Delayed effects would be a urinary tract infection
- NB! Each person is unique and for this reason, symptoms may vary!
Complications
Side–effects
- Some local discomfort may be experienced.
- Your voiding nature will change within the next week
- You may experience some urinary frequency
- You could develop a fever requiring urgent attention.
- Delayed effects would a urinary tract infection
- NB! Each person is unique and for this reason, symptoms may vary!
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