Tag: Antimitotic

Derived from the roots of the *Podophyllum* plant, podophyllotoxin is a potent compound used primarily in topical medications to treat specific dermatological conditions. It is the purified active ingredient in commercial preparations and is valued for its effective antimitotic and antiviral properties.

Colchicine is an ancient anti-inflammatory drug with a narrow therapeutic index, meaning the difference between a therapeutic dose and a toxic dose is very small. This potent and potentially hazardous medication must be handled with extreme care, which is why you can't touch colchicine directly, especially in its powdered or uncontained forms.