Venoactive
Venoactive is an adjective used in medicine and pharmacology to describe substances that influence venous function, particularly venous tone, capacitance, and the integrity of venous walls. The term encompasses a range of compounds, including synthetic drugs and natural products, that aim to improve venous return and reduce related symptoms.
Venoactive agents are often grouped as venotonics or venoprotectives. Their actions may include increasing venous smooth
Venoactives are used in conditions characterized by impaired venous function, such as chronic venous insufficiency, varicose
Clinical evidence for venoactive compounds ranges by substance. Some flavonoid-based preparations and plant extracts have demonstrated
The concept of venoactive substances emerged with interest in venotonic and venoprotective therapies, including plant-derived extracts.