Pharmacologic Substance
povidone-iodine
po·vi·done·i·o·dine
Brand Names:
BD Persist; Betadine; Biozide; Clinidine; Dermawound; Efodine; E-Z Scrub Povidone Iodine; Iodex; Loris; Ovadine; Poviderm; Summer's Eve Medicated
Effect:
Unknown Physiological Effect
May Prevent:
Skin Diseases; Surgical Wound Infection
May Treat:
Burns;
Leg Ulcer;
Radiation Injuries;
Staphylococcal Infections;
Surgical Wound Infection
More Information:
Definitions related to povidone-iodine:
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An iodinated polyvinyl polymer used as topical antiseptic in surgery and for skin and mucous membrane infections, also as aerosol. The iodine may be radiolabeled for research purposes.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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An iodophor solution containing a water-soluble complex of iodine and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) with broad microbicidal activity. Free iodine, slowly liberated from the polyvinylpyrrolidone iodine (PVPI) complex in solution, kills eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells through iodination of lipids and oxidation of cytoplasmic and membrane compounds. This agent exhibits a broad range of microbicidal activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. Slow release of iodine from the PVPI complex in solution minimizes iodine toxicity towards mammalian cells.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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