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What class of medication is pentosan?

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Approved by the FDA in 1996 for the treatment of bladder pain associated with interstitial cystitis, pentosan polysulfate sodium is a unique medication often classified as a miscellaneous genitourinary tract agent. While its full mechanism is not completely understood, it is primarily used to relieve symptoms of a chronic bladder disorder.