Podophyllotoxin
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Podofilox
Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is the active ingredient in Podofilox, which is a medical cream that is used to treat genital warts and molluscum contagiosum.[2] It is not recommended in HPV infections without external warts.[2] It can be applied either by a healthcare provider or the person themselves.[2] It is a non-alkaloid toxin lignin extracted from the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum species.[3] A less refined form known as podophy...
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Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is the active ingredient in Podofilox, which is a medical cream that is used to treat genital warts and molluscum contagiosum.[2] It is not recommended in HPV infections without external warts.[2] It can be applied either by a healthcare provider or the person themselves.[2] It is a non-alkaloid toxin lignin extracted from the roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum species.[3] A less refined form known as podophy...
Teniposide
Teniposide (trade name Vumon) is a chemotherapeutic medication[1] used in the treatment of childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin's lymphoma, certain brain tumours, and other types of cancer.[2] It is in a class of drugs known as podophyllotoxin derivatives and slows the growth of cancer cells in the body.[3] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Administration 2 Contraindications 3 Side effects 4 Interactions 5 Pharmacology 5.1 Mechani...
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Teniposide (trade name Vumon) is a chemotherapeutic medication[1] used in the treatment of childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin's lymphoma, certain brain tumours, and other types of cancer.[2] It is in a class of drugs known as podophyllotoxin derivatives and slows the growth of cancer cells in the body.[3] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Administration 2 Contraindications 3 Side effects 4 Interactions 5 Pharmacology 5.1 Mechani...