Related Experiment Videos
[Cystitis in 8 patients treated with tranilast]
1Department of Urology, Mito Red Cross Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Tranilast may cause allergic cystitis, a bladder inflammation. This condition was observed in patients, with some showing positive allergy test results to Tranilast.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Tranilast is a medication used for various conditions.
- Cystitis is a common bladder inflammation.
Observation:
- Eight cases of cystitis potentially linked to Tranilast were identified.
- Bladder biopsies in six cases revealed eosinophilic cystitis in three instances.
Findings:
- Lymphocyte stimulation tests showed one positive and one false positive reaction to Tranilast.
- The findings suggest a specific allergic reaction of the bladder to Tranilast.
Implications:
- This highlights a potential adverse drug reaction to Tranilast.
- Further investigation into Tranilast-induced allergic cystitis is warranted.