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 of polymerization (n) of approximately 9 and a mean molecular weight of approximately 600.
Synonyms
Polidocanol
Polyethylene glycol 450 lauryl ether
Macrogol 9 lauryl ether
Polyoxyl 9 lauryl ether
Nonaethylene glycol monolauryl ether
Nonaethylene glycol monododecyl ether
Laureth 9
Laureth-9
Aethoxy-sklerol
Polydocanol
PEG-9 lauryl ether
Brand Names
Asclera
Varithena
Indication
Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent indicated to treat uncomplicated spider veins and uncomplicated reticular veins in the lower extremity.
Categories
Alcohols
Antivaricose Therapy
Cardiovascular Agents
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