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May 27, 2012

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Panretin Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Panretin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Panretin® (alitretinoin) Structural Formula Illustration

Panretin® (alitretinoin) gel is indicated for topical treatment of cutaneous lesions in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. Panretin® (alitretinoin) gel is not indicated when systemic anti-KS therapy is required (e.g., more than 10 new KS lesions in the prior month, symptomatic lymphedema, symptomatic pulmonary KS, or symptomatic visceral involvement). There is no experience to date using Panretin® (alitretinoin) gel with systemic anti-KS treatment.

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What is Panretin Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Panretin Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects are not likely to occur. Stop using alitretinoin topical and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives).

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects at the application site(s), continue to use alitretinoin topical and notify your doctor

redness;
itching;
irritation;
warmth;
burning, stinging, or pain;
rash;
peeling;
swe...

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What is Panretin Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Panretin Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat skin sores in patients with a certain type of AIDS-related cancer (Kaposi's sarcoma). Alitretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells.

This medication should not be used when medications taken by mouth are needed to treat the Kaposi's sarcoma (e.g., more than 10 new skin sores in the previous month, disease affects the lungs or other organs).

HOW TO USE: Use this medication on the skin only. Wait at least 20 minutes after bathing or showering before a...

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