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alitretinoin (Panretin)
Indications:
- used to treat skin lesions associated with Kaposi's sarcoma
- treatment of chronic hand eczema [3]
Dosage:
- topical gel
- apply BID Kaposi's sarcoma [1]; QD for eczema [3]
- allow gel to dry 3-5 minutes before covering with cloth
General
antineoplastic agent (chemotherapeutic agent)
dermatologic agent
9-cis retinoic acid
References
- PubMed Health: Alitretinoin
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000019/
- MedlinePlus: Alitretinoin
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601012.html
- Brauser D
Alitretinoin Decreases Activity of Chronic Hand Eczema
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/718390