Bexarotene
Definition
Bexarotene, also known by the brand name Targretin, is an antitumor agent of the class known as retinoids.
Purpose
Bexarotene is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphomas that have not responded to therapy with other drugs commonly used to treat this disease. A cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a tumor found on the skin and originates from cells of the immune system.
Description
Bexarotene is one of a group of drugs called retinoids, a derivative of vitamin A. Retinoids are involved with the process of stimulating some cells to mature to normal cells, and with inhibiting some cells from growing. It is thought...
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