Podophyllin (Cantharone Plus)

概览

Podophyllin is a cytotoxic agent used for the removal of soft genital (venereal) warts (condylomata acuminata).

作用机制

Podophyllin is a cytotoxic agent that has been used topically in the treatment of genital warts. It arrests mitosis in metaphase, an effect it shares with other cytotoxic agents such as the vinca alkaloids. The active agent is podophyllotoxin.

适应症

25% podophyllin (in benzoin tincture) is indicated for the removal of soft genital (venereal) warts (condylomata acuminata).

• Soft genital warts