Becaplermin
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Becaplermin is a cicatrizant
, available as a topical gel.
Use for diabetic foot ulcers has been described.
It is also known as "platelet-derived growth factor
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Black box warning
has been added the safety label to describe fivefold increase in death from cancer
when three or more tubes are used.
Cicatrizant
A cicatrizant is the term used to describe a product that promotes healing through the formation of scar tissue.Sandalwood is a natural cicatrizant.It derives its name from the word "cicatrix", which is another word for "scar"....
, available as a topical gel.
Use for diabetic foot ulcers has been described.
It is also known as "platelet-derived growth factor
Platelet-derived growth factor
In molecular biology, platelet-derived growth factor is one of the numerous growth factors, or proteins that regulate cell growth and division. In particular, it plays a significant role in blood vessel formation , the growth of blood vessels from already-existing blood vessel tissue. Uncontrolled...
BB".
Black box warning
Black box warning
In the United States, a black box warning is a type of warning that appears on the package insert for prescription drugs that may cause serious adverse effects...
has been added the safety label to describe fivefold increase in death from cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
when three or more tubes are used.