encyclopedia of medical concepts
ψ 

Podophyllin

More information in Books or onNLM PubMed
Definition: Caustic extract from the roots of Podophyllum peltatum and P. emodi. It contains PODOPHYLLOTOXIN and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses.     
Pharmacological Action Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Caustics; Keratolytic Agents 		Other names Resin, Podophyllum; Podophyllum Resin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
beta-apopicropodophyllin  0   *Podophyllin. Phytochemistry 2006 Jun;67(12):1224-31
podorhizol  59366-91-5 (3 alpha(R*),4 beta)-(+-)-4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-dihydro-3-(hydroxy(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)methyl)-2(3H)-furanone  *Lactones *Lignans Podophyllin. Yakugaku Zasshi 1979;99(6):674
bursehernin  40456-51-7 2(3H)-Furanone, 4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-3-((3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl)dihydro-, (3R-trans)  *Lactones *Lignans Podophyllin. Yakugaku Zasshi 1979;99(6):674

To share this definition, click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
Ads by Google

Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
Warning: the drugs or drug combinations referred to here may be similar or related, but are not be the same ones and may not have the same pharmacological action as other substances described on the same page or in the same row. Please refer to product monograph or to your doctor
This website is accredited by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
About Reference.MD Privacy