Vancocin
Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C18H22O4
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RX_link
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
302.365 g/mol
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Melting Point
185.5 oC
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
4.018
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Dosage Forms
Cream (10%)
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Indication
Used for the treatment of actinic keratoses (precancerous skin growths that can become malignant if left untreated).
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Pharmacology
Masoprocol is a novel antineoplastic agent. It is not known exactly how masoprocol works. Laboratory experiments have shown that masoprocol prevents cells similar to the ones found in actinic keratoses from multiplying. Masoprocol was withdrawn from the U.S. market in June 1996.
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Absorption
Less than 1%-2% is absorbed through the skin over a 4-day period following application.
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose or allergic reaction include bluish coloration of skin, dizziness, severe, or feeling faint, wheezing or trouble in breathing.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals