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Targretin (Bexarotene) - Summary

 

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Targretin® capsules are a member of the retinoid class of drugs that is associated with birth defects in humans. Targretin® capsules also caused birth defects when administered orally to pregnant rats. Targretin® capsules must not be administered to a pregnant woman. See CONTRAINDICATIONS.
 

TARGRETIN SUMMARY

Targretin® (bexarotene) capsules, 75 mg

Targretin® (bexarotene) is a member of a subclass of retinoids that selectively activate retinoid X receptors (RXRs). These retinoid receptors have biologic activity distinct from that of retinoic acid receptors (RARs). Each soft gelatin capsule for oral administration contains 75 mg of bexarotene.

Targretin® (bexarotene) capsules are indicated for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who are refractory to at least one prior systemic therapy.

TARGRETIN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Targretin (Bexarotene)

Randomized phase III trial comparing bexarotene (L1069-49)/cisplatin/vinorelbine with cisplatin/vinorelbine in chemotherapy-naive patients with advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer: SPIRIT I. [2008.04.10]

Phase III trial comparing carboplatin, paclitaxel, and bexarotene with carboplatin and paclitaxel in chemotherapy-naive patients with advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer: SPIRIT II. [2008.04.10]

Phase II clinical trial of bexarotene gel 1% in psoriasis. [2007.05]

Phase II trial of bexarotene capsules in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer after failure of two or more previous therapies. [2006.10.20]

A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, bilateral comparison trial of bexarotene gel 1% versus vehicle gel in combination with narrowband UVB phototherapy for moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris. [2006.01]

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Clinical Trials Related to Targretin (Bexarotene)

U19 Project 1 (Targretin Effect on Breast Cancer) [Active, not recruiting]

A Study of Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Combination With Bexarotene Oral Capsules in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer [Active, not recruiting]

Evaluation of Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Targretin Capsules in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer [Active, not recruiting]

Evaluation of Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Targretin Capsules in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer [Active, not recruiting]

Study of Bexarotene in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia [Completed]

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Page last updated: 2008-06-22

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