DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE (RIMSO-50) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

What is the Trade Name for DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE?

RIMSO-50

What are the Indications for DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE RIMSO-50 ¬Æ (dimethyl sulfoxide) is indicated for the symptomatic relief of patients with interstitial cystitis. RIMSO-50 ¬Æ has not been approved as being safe and effective for any other indication. There is no clinical evidence of effectiveness of dimethyl sulfoxide in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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