Asklerol Injection (Polidocanol)
Asklerol Injection (Polidocanol) is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of varicose veins. It is a sclerosing agent that damages the layer of blood vessels, leading to platelet aggregation. This will lead to an occluded vessel and then it is finally replaced with connective tissue.
Uses of Asklerol Injection
- Varicose veins
Benefits of Asklerol Injection
Varicose veins are caused due to problems with blood flow from the veins of the legs to the heart causing and this causes discomfort. Asklerol Injection helps improve blood flow, decreases narrowing of veins due to clotting of blood, and promotes healing. This ensures to relieve symptoms of varicose veins such as pain and inflammation. Eventually, it can help you carry out your daily activities easily and improves the quality of life.
Side effects of Asklerol Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Asklerol
- Injection site pain
- Pain in extremities
- Thrombophlebitis
How to use Asklerol Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.