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Drug profile · INN

etretinate

etretinate (TEGISON) is a retinoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — etretinate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

etretinate (TEGISON) is a retinoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN etretinate
Brand TEGISON
Mechanism Retinoid receptor agonist
Target Retinoid receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Retinoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Retinoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. acitretin Retinoid receptor agonist
  2. alitretinoin Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is etretinate?

etretinate (TEGISON) is a retinoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for etretinate?

TEGISON is a marketed brand name for etretinate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of etretinate?

etretinate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.