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ASCLERA® INJECTION

What is Asclera®? 

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What Is Asclera® (pronounced a skler ah)?​

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Asclera® (polidocanol) Injection is a prescription medicine that is used in a procedure called sclerotherapy and is administered by a healthcare provider to treat two types of veins:

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  • Uncomplicated spider veins (very small varicose veins ≤ 1 mm in diameter)

  • Uncomplicated small varicose veins (1 to 3 mm in diameter) known as reticular veins​​

 

How Does Asclera® Work?​

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Asclera® is a sclerosing agent that is injected into the vein. It works by damaging the endothelium, the cells lining the inside of blood vessels. This causes blood platelets and cellular debris to attach to the lining of the vessels; eventually, cellular debris and platelets cause the blood vessel to clot. Over time, the clotted vein will be replaced with tissue.

How Does Asclera® Work?

 

Asclera® is a sclerosing agent that is injected into the vein. It works by damaging the endothelium, the cells lining the inside of blood vessels. This causes blood platelets and cellular debris to attach to the lining of the vessels; eventually, cellular debris and platelets cause the blood vessel to clot. Over time, the clotted vein will be replaced with tissue.

How long is each Asclera® session?

 

A typical sclerotherapy session lasts 15 to 45 minutes. One injection is usually administered per inch with multiple injections per session. Following treatment compression stockings or support hose should be worn continuously for 2-3 days and for 2-3 weeks during the day time. Repeat sessions may be necessary. If additional treatment sessions are required they are usually reparated by 1-2 weeks.

What should I expect after being treated with Asclera®?

 

Maintain graduated compression

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  • 2-3 days after treatment of spider veins

  • 5-7 days after treatment of reticular veins

  • For extensive varicosities, longer compression treatment is recommended

  • Post-treatment compression is necessary to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis.

  • Wear compression stockings for 3 days (24 hrs/day). After this compression should be worn for 3 days only during day time.

 

Encourage walking

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  • 15-20 minutes immediately after treatment

  • Daily for a few days

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