Bexarotene (Topical Route)

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

1. Targretin

Descriptions

Bexarotene belongs to the group of medicines known as retinoids (RET-i-noyds). When applied to the skin, it is used to treat a form a cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It acts by interfering with the growth of cells of the tumor. It may be used after other drugs have been tried, and the tumor is still a problem.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Gel/Jelly