Podophyllotoxin
- Name
- Podophyllotoxin
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001126
- Description
A lignan (LIGNANS) found in PODOPHYLLIN resin from the roots of PODOPHYLLUM plants. It is a potent spindle poison, toxic if taken internally, and has been used as a cathartic. It is very irritating to skin and mucous membranes, has keratolytic actions, has been used to treat warts and keratoses, and may have antineoplastic properties, as do some of its congeners and derivatives.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Etoposide A podophyllotoxin derivative used to treat testicular and small cell lung tumors. - Drugs & Drug Targets