See also Antifungal azoles [for systemic use] General information Posaconazole is a lipophilic antifungal triazole. In vitro, it has broad-spectrum activity against opportunistic, endemic, and dermatophytic fungi, including organisms that are often resistant to existing agents, such as C. glabrata…
General information Polyvidone (polyvinylpyrrolidone, povidone) is a variable-weight polymer of the monomer N-vinylpyrrolidinone. When it enters the body, it causes histologically characteristic reactions in tissues with which it comes into contact [ , ]. Polyvidone co-polymers are used in cosmetics…
General information Polyurethanes are organic polymers that are formed by reacting a polyol (an alcohol with more than two reactive hydroxyl groups per molecule) with a diisocyanate or a polymeric isocyanate in the presence of suitable catalysts and additives. Flexible…
General information Polytetrafluoroethylene (Polytef) is widely used in industry. “Teflon” is used in household appliances to avoid sticking of food. Polytef paste is used for a variety of medical purposes, including replacement grafts in vascular surgery, vocal cord or fold…
See also Ion exchange polymers General information The polystyrene sulfonates are sulfonated derivatives of polystyrene and have high affinities for ions; they therefore belong to the group of compounds known as ionomers. Uses Polystyrene sulfonic acid has been used as…
General information Polyoxyl castor oil (polyethoxylated castor oil, Kolliphor EL, or Cremophor EL) is prepared by reacting ethylene oxide with castor oil in a ratio of 35:1. This results in a compound in which the hydroxyl groups of the castor…
General information The polymyxins are antibacterial agents that are produced from different strains of Bacillus polymyxa . Because of their poor tissue distribution and their substantial nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, they are mainly restricted to topical use. However, they can be…
General information Polyhexanide is a polymerized form of chlorhexidine, used as a disinfectant [ ], for example to protect contact lenses [ ]. You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
General information The genera in the family of Polygonaceae ( Table 1 ) include buckwheat and rhubarb. Table 1 Genera of Polygonaceae Antenoron (antenoron) Antigonon (antigonon) Aristocapsa (spiny cape) Brunnichia (buckwheat vine) Centrostegia (centrostegia) Chorizanthe (spineflower) Coccoloba (coccoloba) Dedeckera (July…
General information Polygeline is a plasma volume expander used as a 3.5% solution with electrolytes in the management of hypovolemic shock. It is also used in extracorporeal perfusion fluids, as a perfusion fluid for isolated organs, as fluid replacement in…