| Drug Name: | Podophyllum |
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| Drug Class: | Topical Antimitotic Agent |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits cell division by binding to microtubules
- Causes cell death and tissue necrosis
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| Use: | - Treatment of genital warts
- Treatment of molluscum contagiosum
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| Side Effects: | - Skin irritation
- Burning
- Itching
- Pain
- Ulceration
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| Contraindications: | - Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Hypersensitivity to podophyllum or any component of the formulation
- Open wounds or broken skin
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| Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
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