Povidone
Povidone (polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer used primarily as a pharmaceutical excipient functioning as a binder, disintegrant, and solubilizing agent in tablet and capsule formulations. Medically, povidone solutions have been used as plasma volume expanders during World War II and are also used as a carrier matrix for iodine in povidone-iodine antiseptic formulations.
المجالات العلاجية
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Povidone (polyvinylpyrrolidone, PVP) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer used primarily as a pharmaceutical excipient functioning as a binder, disintegrant, and solubilizing agent in tablet and capsule formulations. Medically, povidone solutions have been used as plasma volume expanders during World War II and are also used as a carrier matrix for iodine in povidone-iodine antiseptic formulations.
Yes, Povidone is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Unknown.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2108139. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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