Comfora

Comfora Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Comfora is a sulfated pentosyl polysaccharide with heparin-like properties.

Comfora sodium is a low molecular weight heparin-like compound. It has anticoagulant and fibrinolytic effects.

Trade Name Comfora
Generic Pentosan polysulfate
Pentosan polysulfate Other Names Pentosan polysulfate, Pentosan sulfuric polyester, Pentosane polysulfate, Pentosani polysulfas, Pentosano polisulfato, Pentosanpolysulfat
Weight 100mg,
Type Capsule
Formula C10H18O21S4
Weight Average: 602.497
Monoisotopic: 601.922340398
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Swati Spentose Pvt Ltd
Available Country India,
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Comfora
Comfora

Uses

Comfora is a sulfated pentosyl polysaccharide used to treat bladder pain and discomfort due to interstitial cystitis.

For the relief of bladder pain or discomfort associated with interstitial cystitis.

Comfora is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Cystitis interstitial

How Comfora works

Comfora is a polymer of xylose hydrogen sulfate and contains two sulfate groups per carbohydrate monomer. It binds Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) as well as other heparin-binding growth factors. It has been shown to interact also with the heparin-binding site of FGFR-1. It inhibits the growth of SW13 adrenocortical cells transfected with FGF-4 and tumorigenicity of MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells transfected with FGF-1 or FGF-4.

Food Interaction

  • Avoid herbs and supplements with anticoagulant/antiplatelet activity. Taking pentosan polysulfate with anticoagulant herbs may increase bleeding risk, which is an adverse effect of pentosan polysulfate.
  • Take on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Elimination Route

Slow

Half Life

4.8 hours

Innovators Monograph

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