NCIt definition : A synthetic preparation of oleic acid and ethanolamine, a first generation monoethanolamine
with sclerotherapeutic activity. Ethanolamine oleate causes an acute, dose-related
inflammatory reaction of the intimal endothelium of the vein. This leads to scarring
at the inner wall of the veins and possible occlusion of the veins. The oleic acid
component may also transiently activate coagulation and fibrinolytic systems through
the release of tissue factor and activation of Hageman factor.;