dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO, Rimso-50)

Introduction

Tradename: Rimso-50.

Indications

symptomatic relief of interstitial cystitis

Dosage

• Instill 50 mL directly into bladder
• Allow to remain for 15 minutes
• Repeat every 2 weeks PRN.

Adverse effects

• common (10%)
  • garlic-like breath
• less common (1-10%)
  • local dermatitis, sedation, nausea/vomiting, headache, burning eyes

More general terms

• sulfoxide
• miscellaneous pharmacologic agent

Component of

• dimethyl sulfoxide/fluocinolone

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=679