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Name
Talc
Alternate Names
Sclerosol
Abbreviations
None
Category
Ancillary Agent
Subcategory
Sclerosing agent
NSC Number
None
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
Intrapleural talc is effective for the treatment of pneumothorax and malignant and nonmalignant pleural effusions. It is considered the agent of choice for chemical pleurodesis. FDA approved sclerosing agent for pleural effusion.
Coding
This drug should NOT be coded
