Polidocanol Pharmacology

Polidocanol

About Polidocanol
A sclerosant, Antivaricose therapy.
Mechanism of Action of Polidocanol
It is a long chain fatty alcohol which exerts its action by acting as a sclerosing agent. It produce haemostasis by it`s spasmogenic effect and by irritant action early oedema with subsequent inflammation and thrombosis of the vessel.
Pharmacokinets of Polidocanol
Absorption: Administered parenterally Distribution: Widely distributed.
Onset of Action for Polidocanol
N/A
Duration of Action for Polidocanol
N/A
Half Life of Polidocanol
4 hours
Side Effects of Polidocanol
1.Allergic manifestations
2.Decreased heart rate
3.Local necrosis
4.Phlebitis at bleeding from injection site
5.Dyspnoea
6.Dizziness
7.Pulmonary edema

Contra-indications of Polidocanol
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
2.Intra- arterial application
3.History of recent thrombosis
4.Third and fourth degree arterial occlusive diseases
5.Damage to deep veins
6.Bed-ridden patients
7.Acute inflammation in anal region
Special Precautions while taking Polidocanol
1.Diabetes mellitus
2.Cardiovascular disorders
3.Diseases associated with restricted freedom of movement
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Polidocanol
1.Bleeding oesophageal varices
2.Bleeding gastro duodenal ulcers
3.Superficial venules and telangiectasias
4. Varicose veins
Interactions for Polidocanol
N/A
Typical Dosage for Polidocanol
Varices:
Smallest varices: 0.5 to 1% solution
Medium sized varices: 1 to 2% solution
Large varices: 3 to 5% solution
Starts with a rather weak solution and inject 0.2 to 0.5ml intravenously. Increases the concentration if required. In case of largest varices up to 2ml is required
Maximum dose: 2mg/kg/day
Haemorrhoids:
0.5 to 1.5ml drug 3% or 5%/node as submucous injection.
A maximum of 2ml during 1st session and 3ml during subsequent sessions should be administered. In case of external Haemorrhoids administer subcutaneously to pedicle.
4 to 8 sessions during monthly intervals are required.

Schedule of Polidocanol
C
Storage Requirements for Polidocanol
Store below 25 degree C. and protect from light
Effects of Missed Dosage of Polidocanol
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose.Continue the regular schedule.Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Polidocanol
Depending up on the quantity of drug injected; Procaine 1% (0.5 to 2ml) or physiological common salt solution (5 to 20ml) should be injected at the same site, if possible in conjunction with hyaluronidase.

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