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Panretin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Alitretinoin 0.1%; gel.
Pharmacological Class
Retinoid.
How Supplied
Gel—60g
Manufacturer
Panretin Indications
Indications
Cutaneous lesions of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma (KS).
Panretin Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply twice daily to lesions (avoid mucous membranes and normal skin); do not occlude; may increase to 3–4 times daily as tolerated. Reduce frequency or suspend treatment if local toxicity occurs.
Children
Not recommended.
Panretin Contraindications
Not Applicable
Panretin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Panretin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for use when systemic KS therapy required. Avoid sun, UV light. Flammable. Pregnancy (Cat.D), nursing mothers: not recommended.
Panretin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Panretin Interactions
Interactions
Increases DEET toxicity (avoid).
Panretin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Photosensitivity, rash, pruritus, pain, exfoliative dermatitis, paresthesia, edema.
Panretin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Panretin Note
Not Applicable
Panretin Patient Counseling
See Literature
