Concept information
Preferred term
Podophyllin
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Podophyllum Resin
- Resin, Podophyllum
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 72(64); was see under PODOPHYLLUM 1963-71
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011033
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