polidocanol (Asclera, aethoxysklerol, aetoxisclerol, atossisclerol, ethoxysclerol)

Indications: - treatment of small varicose veins a) spider veins (diameter of less than 1 mm) b) reticular veins (1 to 3 mm diameter) Dosage: injection Adverse effects: - hematoma, bruising, irritation, discoloration - pain around the injection area Mechanism of action: - damages the lining of the blood vessels, causing them to close

References

- FDA News Release, March 30, 2010 FDA Approves Asclera to Treat Small Varicose Veins