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Formaldehyde (Formol) Summary

Description: A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)

Also Known As: Formol; Formalin; Methanal; Oxomethane

Networked: 12883 relevant articles (268 outcomes, 1531 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Formaldehyde is Relevant

  1. Pain (Aches) : 59 outcomes 257 studies in 1636 results
  2. Infection : 36 outcomes 43 studies in 490 results
  3. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 24 outcomes 307 studies in 2670 results
  4. Proctitis : 21 outcomes 13 studies in 56 results
  5. Hyperalgesia : 15 outcomes 52 studies in 374 results
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Drugs Related to Formaldehyde

  1. Paraffin
  2. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
  3. Acetic Acid (Vinegar)
  4. Ethyl Ether (Ether)
  5. Antigens
  6. Antibodies
  7. Carrageenan
  8. Vaccines
  9. Morphine (MS Contin)
  10. Streptozocin (Streptozotocin)
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Therapies Related to Formaldehyde

  1. Ligation
  2. Enema (Enemas)
  3. Analgesia
  4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  5. Lasers (Laser)
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