Bexarotene Alternatives Compared
| Bexarotene | Targretin (bexarotene) | Clobetasol topical |
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| Bexarotene | Targretin (bexarotene) | Clobetasol topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. Bexarotene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. Targretin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anal Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis, Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Psoriasis, Dermatological Disorders, Eczema, Lichen Planopilaris, Lichen Planus, Lichen Sclerosus, Necrobiosis... View more |
Related suggestions Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
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| More about Bexarotene | More about Targretin (bexarotene) | More about Clobetasol topical | ||||||||||||||||
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Bexarotene has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Targretin has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Clobetasol topical has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 161 ratings on Drugs.com. 79% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Targretin |
N/A |
Clobevate, Clobex, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Dermovate, Embeline, Embeline E, Impeklo, Impoyz, Olux, Olux-E, Temovate, Temovate Emollient, Tovet View more | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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7 hours |
7 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 630 drugs are known to interact with Bexarotene:
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A total of 630 drugs are known to interact with Targretin:
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A total of 48 drugs are known to interact with Clobetasol topical:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 29, 1999 |
December 29, 1999 |
December 27, 1985 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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