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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Acitretin in Preventing Skin Cancers in Patients With Previously Treated Skin Cancers Who Have Undergone Organ Transplantation

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2003-01-27
Last Posted Date
2016-07-13
Lead Sponsor
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Target Recruit Count
129
Registration Number
NCT00003611
Locations
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CentraCare Health Plaza, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States

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CCOP - Wichita, Wichita, Kansas, United States

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CCOP - Carle Cancer Center, Urbana, Illinois, United States

and more 8 locations

Treatment of Psoriasis Using Acitretin in HIV-Positive Patients

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2001-08-31
Last Posted Date
2005-06-24
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT00002143
Locations
🇺🇸

Beth Israel Med Ctr, New York, New York, United States

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