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Revision as of 22:07, 7 October 2012

Also known as all-trans retinoic acid, or ATRA.

General information

Class/mechanism: Retinoid, induces maturation/differentiation of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) cells. Exact mechanism unknown.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

References