Testing Information

Testing Status of Agents at NTP

Elmiron (sodium pentosanpolysulfate)

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CASRN: 37319-17-8

Related: C10 H12 O5 (OSO3 NA)

Formula: C10 H12 O5 (OSO3NA)2

Synonyms/Common Names:

  • XYLAN HYDROGEN SULFATE, SODIUM SALT

Known Uses:

DRUG USED FOR THE PREVENTION OF THROMBOSIS AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS IN THE US.

Nomination Background

Short-Term Toxicity

  • 2-WEEK (Gavage)  (C88122B) Completed 
    • NTIS No. PB2004-106612
      Citation: Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of ElmironĀ® (CAS No. 37319-17-8) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: R&M: 0, 33, 111, 333, 1000, OR 3000 MG/KG, 5/SEX/DOSE
  • 13-WEEK (Gavage)  (C88122) Completed 
    • NTIS No. PB2004-106612  (Peer Review 09/05/2002)
      Citation: Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of ElmironĀ® (CAS No. 37319-17-8) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: R&M: 0, 63, 125, 250, 500, OR 1000 MG/KG; 10/SEX/DOSE

Long-Term Carcinogenicity

  • 2-YEAR (Gavage)  (C88122) Report Complete 
    • TR-512 (NTIS No. PB2004-106612)  (Peer Review 09/05/2002)
      Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of ElmironĀ® (CAS No. 37319-17-8) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Gavage Studies)
    • Rats: F344/N; Mice: B6C3F1
    • Carcinogenesis Results
      • Male Rats No Evidence 
      • Female Rats No Evidence 
      • Male Mice Some Evidence 
      • Female Mice Some Evidence 
    • Dose: MR: 0, 14, 42, OR 126 MG/KG FR: 0, 28, 84, OR 252 MG/KG MICE: 0, 56, 168, 504 MG/KG; 50/SEX/DOSE

Genetic Toxicology

  • Micronucleus  (A40595) Completed 
    • Mice: B6C3F1
    • Male Negative 
  • Micronucleus  (A76890) Completed 
    • Rats: F344
    • Male Negative 
  • Micronucleus  (A91531) Completed 
    • Mice: B6C3F1
    • Male Negative 
    • Female Negative 
  • Salmonella  (A84754) Completed 
    •  Negative 

Organ Systems Toxicity

  • 28 DAYS Immunotoxicity (Gavage)  (IMM20404) Report in Preparation 
    • F Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: 0, 63, 125, 250, 500, OR 1000 MG/KG
  • 28 DAYS Immunotoxicity (Gavage)  (IMM20502) Report in Preparation 
    • F Mice: B6C3F1
    • Dose: 0, 6, 125, 250, 500, OR 1000 MG/KG
  • 18 WEEK Continuous Breeding (Gavage)  (RACB94012) Completed 
    • NTIS No. PB97-182604
      Citation: Final Report on the Reproductive Toxicity of Elmiron Administered by Gavage to Sprague-Dawley Rats
    • M/F Rats: Sprague Dawley
    • Dose: 0, 111, 333, OR 1000 MG/KG/DAY