Targretin
bexarotene
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Overview
Targretin is a cancer medicine used for the treatment of the visible signs on the skin of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). CTCL is a rare type of lymphoma (cancer of the lymph tissue) where some white blood cells (T-cells) grow in the skin. Targretin is used in patients who have an advanced disease and have had at least one other treatment.
Authorisation details
Product details | |
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Name |
Targretin
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Agency product number |
EMEA/H/C/000326
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Active substance |
bexarotene
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International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name |
bexarotene
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Therapeutic area (MeSH) |
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
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Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) code |
L01XF03
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Publication details | |
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Marketing-authorisation holder |
Eisai GmbH
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Revision |
23
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Date of issue of marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union |
29/03/2001
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Contact address |
Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 3 |
Product information
21/06/2021 Targretin - EMEA/H/C/000326 - IA/0060
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Pharmacotherapeutic group
Antineoplastic agents
Therapeutic indication
Targretin capsules are indicated for the treatment of skin manifestations of advanced stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) patients refractory to at least one systemic treatment.