Sodium tetradecyl sulfate

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Sodium tetradecyl sulfate
Systematic (IUPAC) name
Sodium tetradecylsulfate
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ATC code C05BB04
PubChem 14492
Chemical data
Formula C14H29NaO4S 
Mol. mass 316.43243 g/mol
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Sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS) is a sclerosant drug. It is commonly used in the treatment of varicose and spider veins of the leg, during the procedure of sclerotherapy. Being a detergent-based chemical, its action is on the lipid molecules in the cells of the vein wall, causing destruction of the internal lining of the vein and eventual sclerosis of the vein. It is used in concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 3% for this purpose. In the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, it is sold under the trade-name Fibrovein in concentrations of 0.2%, 0.5%, 1.0%, and 3%.


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Vasoprotectives (C05)
Antihemorrhoidals for topical use
Antivaricose therapy
heparins or heparinoids for topical use (Organo-heparinoid, Sodium apolate, Heparin, Pentosan polysulfate)

sclerosing agents for local injection (Monoethanolamine oleate, Polidocanol, Invert sugar, Sodium tetradecyl sulfate, Phenol)

other (Calcium dobesilate)
Capillary stabilising agents

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