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bexarotene /bex·ar·o·tene/ (bek-sar´ah-tēn) a retinoid used as an antineoplastic in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and the cutaneous lesions of T-cell lymphomas and Kaposi's sarcoma. bexarotene, a second-generation retinoid. indications This drug is prescribed for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Investigational uses include treatment of breast cancer. contraindications Pregnancy and known hypersensitivity to retinoids prohibit bexarotene's use. adverse effects Life-threatening adverse reactions include acute pancreatitis, leukopenia, and neutropenia. Other serious side effects include asthenia, infection, anemia, and hypothyroidism. Among the drug's common side effects are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Drug approval summaries: arsenic trioxide, tamoxifen citrate, anastrazole, paclitaxel, bexarotene. Enrolled patients should have received, been intolerant to or not a candidate for bexarotene. Marketed examples of these drugs include bexarotene and halofantrine. |
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