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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C20H28O2
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/alitre.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
300.435 g/mol
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Melting Point
189-190 oC
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H2O Solubility
0.6 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
5.067
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Dosage Forms
No information avaliable
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Indication
For topical treatment of cutaneous lesions in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.
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Pharmacology
Alitretinoin (9-cis-retinoic acid) is a naturally-occurring endogenous retinoid indicated for topical treatment of cutaneous lesions in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. Alitretinoin inhibits the growth of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) cells in vitro.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals