etretinate (Tegison)

Introduction

Tradename: Tegison.

Indications

• psoriasis
• lichen planus
• keratoderma

Dosage

• psoriasis:
  • start 0.75-1 mg/kg/day, then
  • decrease to maintenance 0.5-0.75 mg/kg/day.

Tabs: 10 & 25 mg.

More general terms

• retinoid
• oral dermatologic agent

Additional terms

• acitretin (Soriatane)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3312
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5282375