POLIDOCANOL (Asclera) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

POLIDOCANOL

What is the Trade Name for POLIDOCANOL?

Asclera

What are the Indications for POLIDOCANOL?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Asclera ¬Æ (polidocanol) is indicated to sclerose uncomplicated spider veins (varicose veins ‚â§1 mm in diameter) and uncomplicated reticular veins (varicose veins 1 to 3 mm in diameter) in the lower extremity. Asclera has not been studied in varicose veins more than 3 mm in diameter. Asclera (polidocanol) is a sclerosing agent indicated to sclerose uncomplicated spider veins (varicose veins ‚â§1 mm in diameter) and uncomplicated reticular veins (varicose veins 1 to 3 mm in diameter) in the lower extremity. Asclera has not been studied in varicose veins more than 3mm in diameter. ( 1 )

 

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