Vancor
Vancor Brand names, Vancor Analogs
Vancor Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Vancor Chemical_Formula
C18H22O4
Vancor RX_link
No information avaliable
Vancor fda sheet
Vancor msds (material safety sheet)
Vancor Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Vancor Molecular Weight
302.365 g/mol
Vancor Melting Point
185.5 oC
Vancor H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Vancor State
Solid
Vancor LogP
4.018
Vancor Dosage Forms
Cream (10%)
Vancor Indication
Used for the treatment of actinic keratoses (precancerous skin growths that can become malignant if left untreated).
Vancor 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 Masoprocol was withdrawn from the U.S. market in June 1996.
Vancor Absorption
Less than 1%-2% is absorbed through the skin over a 4-day period following application.
Vancor 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.
Vancor Patient Information
No information avaliable
Vancor Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
