Acitretin
- Generic Name
- Acitretin
- Brand Names
- Soriatane
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H26O3
- CAS Number
- 55079-83-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- LCH760E9T7
- Background
An oral retinoid effective in the treatment of psoriasis. It is the major metabolite of etretinate with the advantage of a much shorter half-life when compared with etretinate.
- Indication
For the treatment of severe psoriasis in adults.
- Associated Conditions
- Keratinization disorders, Severe Psoriasis
- Associated Therapies
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