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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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