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Alitretinoin

Generic Name
Alitretinoin
Brand Names
Panretin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H28O2
CAS Number
5300-03-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1UA8E65KDZ

Overview

An important regulator of gene expression during growth and development, and in neoplasms. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal vitamin A, is essential for normal growth; and embryonic development. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis; acne vulgaris; and several other skin diseases. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (leukemia, promyelocytic, acute).

Background

An important regulator of gene expression during growth and development, and in neoplasms. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal vitamin A, is essential for normal growth; and embryonic development. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis; acne vulgaris; and several other skin diseases. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (leukemia, promyelocytic, acute).

Indication

外用可用于局部治疗艾滋病相关的卡波西肉瘤且未接受全身治疗的皮肤损伤。口服可用于局部外用强效糖皮质激素无效的慢性手部湿疹患者。

Associated Conditions

  • Chronic Eczema of the hand
  • Cutaneous lesions
  • Refractory Eczema of the hand
  • Severe Eczema of the hand

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
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Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
59212-601
TOPICAL
60 mg in 60 g
9/10/2019
Sincerus Florida, LLC
72934-2054
TOPICAL
0.05 g in 100 g
6/4/2020

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