Last update Dec. 1, 2004

Bexarotene

Very High Risk

Very unsafe. Contraindicated. Use of an alternative or cessation of breastfeeding. Read the Comment.

Retinoid drug that shows a cytostatic effect.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Bexarotene.

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Group

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Bexarotene in its composition:

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Molecular weight 349 daltons
Protein Binding 99 %

References

  1. Grunewald S, Jank A. New systemic agents in dermatology with respect to fertility, pregnancy, and lactation. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2015 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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