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povidone /po·vi·done/ (po´vĭ-dōn) a synthetic polymer used as a dispersing and suspending agent. povidone-iodine a complex produced by reacting iodine with povidone; used as a topical antiinfective.
povidone [pō′vidōn] a polymerized form of vinylpyrrolidone, a white hygroscopic powder readily soluble in water, used as a dispersing and suspending agent in drugs. It also has been used as a blood volume extender and, in a complex with iodine, as a topical antiseptic. povidone, n a polymerized form of vinylpyrolidone, which is a white hygroscopic powder that is easily soluble in water and used as a dispersing and suspending agent in drugs. povidone iodine n brand names: ACU-dyne, Aerodine, Betadine; drug class: iodophor disinfectant; action: destroys a wide variety of microorganisms by local irritation and germicidal action; uses: cleansing wounds, disinfection, preoperative skin preparation; dental use: to irrigate periodontal pockets before debridement to control bleeding and pain. povidone polyvinylpyrrolidone, a synthetic polymer used as a dispersing and suspending agent; abbreviated PVP. It has also been used as a plasma volume expander. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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