Podophyllotoxin
- Generic Name
- Podophyllotoxin
- Brand Names
- Condylox
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H22O8
- CAS Number
- 518-28-5
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- L36H50F353
Overview
A lignan found in podophyllin resin from the roots of podophyllum plants. It is a potent spindle poison, toxic if taken internally, and has been used as a cathartic. It is very irritating to skin and mucous membranes, has keratolytic actions, has been used to treat warts and keratoses, and may have antineoplastic properties, as do some of its congeners and derivatives.
Background
A lignan found in podophyllin resin from the roots of podophyllum plants. It is a potent spindle poison, toxic if taken internally, and has been used as a cathartic. It is very irritating to skin and mucous membranes, has keratolytic actions, has been used to treat warts and keratoses, and may have antineoplastic properties, as do some of its congeners and derivatives.
Indication
For treatment of external genital warts (Condyloma acuminatum).
Associated Conditions
- External Genital Warts
- Perianal Warts
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