Sotradecol

Generic name:sodium tetradecyl sulfate [ SOO-dee-um-TET-ra-DES-il-SUL-fate ]
Drug class:Sclerosing agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 3, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Sotradecol?

Sotradecol is a sclerosing (skler-OH-sing) agent. It works by increasing the formation of blood clots and scar tissue inside certain types of veins. This helps decrease dilation of enlarged veins.

Sotradecol is used to treat small uncomplicated varicose veins in the legs.

Sotradecol is not a cure for varicose veins and the effects of this medication may not be permanent.

Sotradecol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not receive Sotradecol if you are bedridden due to serious illness, or if you have a blood clot, a bleeding disorder, allergies, cancer, severe blood infection, or any untreated or uncontrolled disease.

Before taking this medicine

You should not receive Sotradecol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a blood clot disorder such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis (swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot);

• Buerger's disease (a blood clotting disorder affecting the arms and legs);

• allergies;

• cancer;

• a severe infection of your blood (sepsis);

• any untreated or uncontrolled disease such as diabetes, overactive thyroid, tuberculosis, asthma, blood cell disorder, or skin disease; or

• if you are bed-ridden due to severe illness.

Sotradecol should not be used to treat varicose veins that are caused by a tumor in your stomach or pelvis area, unless the tumor has been surgically removed.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether sodium tetradecyl sulfate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is Sotradecol given?

Sotradecol is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

You will be watched closely for several hours after your injection, to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects.

Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when the medicine is injected.

You may need to wear compression stockings for seve...