What is Cystistat used for?

Cystistat® is used to treat interstitial cystitis and painful bladder disease. It is inserted into your bladder (bladder instillation) and works by coating the bladder lining with a protective layer, which helps to reduce symptoms of pain, urgency and frequency.

Are bladder instillations effective?

Bladder instillation with heparin alone has been reported to have good clinical improvement from baseline using a six-point scale in 56% of the patients with bladder pain and LUTS [13].

How long do bladder instillations take to work?

While each patient responds differently to bladder instillations, improvements are often seen within three to four weeks after treatment begins. Treatments performed as outpatient in-office procedures are usually done in cycles lasting six to eight weeks.

What is the latest treatment for interstitial cystitis?

Elmiron is the only oral drug approved by the FDA specifically for interstitial cystitis. It improves the bladder lining, making it less leaky and therefore less inflamed and painful. The full effect may take three to six months.

How do you use Cystistat?

Treatment involves inserting a fine tube (called a catheter) into your bladder via your urethra (water pipe) using some local anaesthetic jelly. The drug is then instilled into the bladder through the catheter which is then removed. You will be asked to hold the fluid in your bladder for at least 30 minutes.

Does Cystistat work for IC?

Cystistat® It is used to treat patients with IC and can also be used to treat those with cystitis caused by infections, trauma, urolithiasis, urinary retention, neoplasia or radiation.

Do bladder instillations work immediately?

Results with bladder instillations will vary. However, many patients notice a reduction in symptoms within a month after starting the bladder wash treatment cycle. If the treatment is continued on a long-term basis, follow-up tests are usually done every six months.

How do you feel after bladder instillation?

The side effects of bladder instillation of heparin are limited primarily to pain, irritation, or discomfort resulting from frequent catheterization.

Is a bladder washout painful?

My child says it hurts whenever I do the flush/washout The bladder has lots of nerves inside which means it can be sensitive to subtle changes. Sometimes the feeling of Sodium Chloride filling the bladder can be uncomfortable, especially if the solution is cold.

How is cystistat used in the treatment of IC?

Cystistat® used in the treatment of IC has, as its primary component, sodium hyaluronate which is a derivative of hyaluronic acid, and occurs naturally in the GAG (glycosaminoglycans) layer of the bladder lining. This layer is believed to protect the bladder wall and is said to be deficient in many of those with IC.

Are there any side effects to taking cystistat?

What are the potential risks and side effects? Cystistat has a very low incidence of side effects; however, anyone hypersensitive to sodium hyaluronate (a substance which occurs naturally within the body) will not be given Cystistat. What are the expected benefits of treatment?

How often should I take cystistat for bladder pain?

It aims to boost the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer on the surface of the bladder, providing a protective layer. Cystistat is administered once weekly for six consecutive weeks, then monthly, or until your bladder symptoms resolve. The regime may be altered according to your response to the treatment.

How many mg of hyaluronate is in cystistat?

Cystistat is a solution containing 40mg of sodium hyaluronate in a 50ml vial, used to treat bladder conditions such as interstitial cystitis (inflammation of bladder lining). It aims to boost