Polidocanol
- Generic Name
- Polidocanol
- Brand Names
- Asclera, Varithena
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C30H62O10
- CAS Number
- 9002-92-0
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 0AWH8BFG9A
- Background
Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent indicated to treat uncomplicated spider veins (varicose veins ≤1 mm in diameter) and uncomplicated reticular veins (varicose veins 1 to 3 mm in diameter) in the lower extremity. It is marketed under the brand names Asclera and Varithena. The formula for Polidocanol has the structural formula C12H25(OCH2CH2)nOH, a mean extent...
- Indication
Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent indicated to treat uncomplicated spider veins and uncomplicated reticular veins in the lower extremity.
- Associated Conditions
- Pain caused by Teething, Incompetent accessory saphenous veins, Incompetent great saphenous veins, Superficial venous incompetence, Uncomplicated veins 1 to 3 mm in diameter reticular veins, Uncomplicated veins <1 mm in diameter Spider Veins, Varicosities of the great saphenous vein
- Associated Therapies
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