👉 Veratrine is a common name for a type of medication used to treat certain types of cancer, particularly breast and ovarian cancers. It is also known as cyclosporine A. Veratrine works by blocking the action of a protein called cell-surface receptor 1 (CR-1), which is involved in the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. Veratrine can be taken orally or topically, depending on the type of cancer being treated. It is often used as part