Aethoxysclerol

Ethoxysklerol: use, side effects and special instructions

Ethoxysklerol is a thrombus-forming agent used for sclerosis of varicose veins, telangiectasia and hemorrhoids, as well as for obliteration or parietal sclerosis of varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach in cirrhosis of the liver and non-hepatic forms of portal hypertension. Ethoxysklerol is manufactured by Kreissler Pharma in Germany.

Aethoxysklerol contains the active substance polidocanol and is available in the form of an injection solution in various concentrations: 0.5%, 1%, 2% and 3%. Some side effects may occur with this medication, including allergic reactions, local skin necrosis, hyperpigmentation of skin over sclerotic veins, thrombophlebitis of superficial and deep veins, and nodular tissue fibrosis in fragments of sclerotic veins.

Before starting treatment with etoxysclerol, a standard examination should be performed, including Doppler ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities and “marching tests”, and the patient should also be warned about the possibility of developing hyperpigmentation along the sclerotic vein of the extremities, which disappears on its own within 6-24 months.

There are also some special instructions to keep in mind when using this medication. For example, when sclerosing the veins in the ankle and ankle joint, small doses of a solution of minimal concentration should be used. For hemorrhoids, simultaneous administration is possible in no more than 2 hemorrhoids, and a repeat procedure is carried out no earlier than 12-14 days after the inflammatory process has subsided.

In case of erroneous intravenous administration, which threatens the development of gangrene, it is necessary to immediately stop the procedure and begin emergency treatment.

You should also take into account the possible interaction of ethoxysclerol with anesthetics, which can lead to increased arrhythmogenic activity.

In general, ethoxysclerol is an effective and safe treatment for some diseases, but before using it, you should carefully study the instructions and discuss possible risks and side effects with a specialist.