Alitretinoin

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Dosage 3 More General Terms 4 References

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 exzema [3]
• allow gel to dry 3-5 minutes before covering with cloth

More General Terms

• antineoplastic agent (chemotherapeutic agent)
• dermatologic agent
• 9-cis retinoic acid

References

1. PubMed Health: Alitretinoin [1]
2. MedlinePlus: Alitretinoin [2]
3. Brauser D Alitretinoin Decreases Activity of Chronic Hand Eczema [3]
4. National Guideline Clearinghouse Alitretinoin for the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema. ngc-guideline: [4]

alitretinoin (Panretin)