Bexarotene (Topical)
Brand Names : Targretin
CategoryDescription Bexarotene( (beks-AIR-oh-teen))
belongs to the group of medicines known
as retinoids (RET-i-noyds). When applied to the skin, it is used to treat
a form a cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It acts by interfering
with the growth of cells of the tumor. It may be used after other drugs have
been tried, and the tumor is still a problem.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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