Dextranomer

Dextranomer
Clinical data
AHFS/Drugs.com International Drug Names
Pregnancy cat.  ?
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Identifiers
CAS number 56087-11-7 N
ATC code D03AX02
Chemical data
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Dextranomer is a cicatrizant used in dressings for wound healing,[1] and in pharmaceutical products to treat fecal incontinence.[2] It consists of dextran polymer chains cross-linked into a three-dimensional network.[3]

References

  1. ^ Parulkar BG, Sobti MK, Pardanani DS (1985). "Dextranomer dressing in the treatment of infected wounds and cutaneous ulcers". J Postgrad Med 31 (1): 28–33. http://www.jpgmonline.com/text.asp?1985/31/1/28/5431. 
  2. ^ Solesta Gel Approved for Fecal Incontinence
  3. ^ Solesta Package Insert

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Preparations for treatment of wounds and ulcers (D03)
Cicatrizants
Proteolytic enzymes
Clostridiopeptidase • Trypsin

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