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. 2016 Apr 29;8:61–70. doi: 10.2147/RRU.S65620

Table 2.

Intralesional injections

Medication Mechanism of action Data supporting AUA guidelines Side effects
Intralesional interferon Decrease fibroblast proliferation One RCT (multi-institutional), eight observational studies Recommended when appropriate Flu-like symptoms, rash, hypotension
Intralesional verapamil Decrease collagen deposition RCT, observational Recommended when appropriate Bruising, nausea, dizziness
Intralesional collagenase Cleavage of collagenase Four RCTs; IMPRESS I, II, observational study Recommended when appropriate Hematoma, bruising, corporal rupture

Abbreviation: RCT, randomized controlled trial.