Podophyllum resin dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more

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Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

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Condyloma Acuminata

Thoroughly cleanse area

Use supplied aplicator to apply thoroughly to lesion; allow to dry thoroughly; leave first application in contact for only a few minutes (30-40 min) to test for sensitivity

Leave on subsequent applications for 1-4 hr depending on condition of lesion and patient

Protect adjacent normal skin with petrolatum

Remove dried podophyllin thoroughly with alcohol or soap and water after treatment time has elapsed

Dosage Forms & Strengths

solution

Condyloma Acuminata

Thoroughly cleanse area

Use supplied aplicator to apply thoroughly to lesion; allow to dry thoroughly; leave first application in contact for only a few minutes (30-40 min) to test for sensitivity

Leave on subsequent applications for 1-4 hr depending on condition of lesion and patient

Protect adjacent normal skin with petrolatum

Remove dried podophyllin thoroughly with alcohol or soap and water after treatment time has elapsed

Frequency Not Defined

Local

Severe necrosis/scarring of the anogenital area
Paraphimosis
Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia

Systemic

Urticaria
Fever
Paresthesia
Polyneuritis
Paralytic ileus
Pyrexia leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Coma

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Avoid EtOH for several hours after treatment

Mucosal tissue, moles, birthmarks, large/extensive genital warts, bleeding warts

Avoid in patients with diabetes or circulatory problems

Breast feeding

Cautions

Only to be applied by doctor

Limit application to small area of intact skin

Avoid eyes; may cause corneal damage

Use not recommeded if wart or surrounding tissue inflamed/irritated

Use of large amounts of the product not recommended

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: X; not recommended

Lactation: Unknown; avoid during breastfeeding

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

BRAND	FORM.	UNIT PRICE	PILL IMAGE
Podocon topical -	25 % liquid

Patient Handout

NO MONOGRAPH AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

USES: Consult your pharmacist.

HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

NOTES: No monograph available at this time.

MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.

STORAGE: Consult your pharmacist.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Formulary

FormularyPatient Discounts

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The above information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Individual plans may vary and formulary information changes. Contact the applicable plan provider for the most current information.

View explanations for tiers and restrictions

Tier	Description
1	This drug is available at the lowest co-pay. Most commonly, these are generic drugs.
2	This drug is available at a middle level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "preferred" (on formulary) brand drugs.
3	This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs.
4	This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
5	This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
6	This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
NC	NOT COVERED – Drugs that are not covered by the plan.

Code	Definition
PA	Prior Authorization Drugs that require prior authorization. This restriction requires that specific clinical criteria be met prior to the approval of the prescription.
QL	Quantity Limits Drugs that have quantity limits associated with each prescription. This restriction typically limits the quantity of the drug that will be covered.
ST	Step Therapy Drugs that have step therapy associated with each prescription. This restriction typically requires that certain criteria be met prior to approval for the prescription.
OR	Other Restrictions Drugs that have restrictions other than prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy associated with each prescription.

Medscape prescription drug monographs are based on FDA-approved labeling information, unless otherwise noted, combined with additional data derived from primary medical literature.

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