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==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-systemic-patient-drug-information Bexarotene systemic (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-systemic-patient-drug-information Bexarotene systemic (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-systemic-patient-drug-information Bexarotene systemic (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-systemic-patient-drug-information Bexarotene systemic (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-topical-patient-drug-information Bexarotene topical (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-topical-patient-drug-information Bexarotene topical (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-topical-patient-drug-information Bexarotene topical (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/bexarotene-topical-patient-drug-information Bexarotene topical (Targretin) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
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* 12/29/1999: Initial FDA approval "for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of [[T-cell lymphoma | cutaneous T-cell lymphoma]] in patients who are refractory to at least one prior systemic therapy."
  
 
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[[Category:Retinoids]]
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Revision as of 03:38, 6 November 2014

General information

Class/mechanism: Retinoid, selectively binds and activates retinoid X receptor subtypes (RXRα, RXRβ, RXRγ), which allow them to function as transcription factors that regulate the expression of genes that control cellular differentiation and proliferation. Bexarotene inhibits the growth in vitro of some tumor cell lines of hematopoietic and squamous cell origin. Exact mechanism of action in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is unknown.[1][2][3]
Route: PO, topical
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, Medscape,UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 12/29/1999: Initial FDA approval "for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who are refractory to at least one prior systemic therapy."

References