The mechanism of action is to inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase which converts the ethylene glycol to glycolic and oxalic acids, which are toxic metabolites. It consists of platelet-derived growth factor which promotes granulation in the ulcer and significantly increase the rate of healing. It should be used in conjunction with and not in place of good ulcer care. Hair growth was observed in frontal, mid-area and vertex areas of the scalp. It requires a minimum of several months of treatment for effects to be noticed.
Side effects are rare.
However, since this is a testosterone antagonist, occasionally the side effects of decreased libido may occur. This drug is inserted intraurethrally compared with the other agent which is injected into the penis. The main side effect is burning and mild penile pain on insertion. This drug is a monoclonal antibody which prevents the activaton of lymphocytes, a step leading to organ rejection. It can be used with other supressors of organ rejection without any additive side effects.