Definition of Etretinate
1. Noun. A drug formerly used to treat severe psoriasis. ¹
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Medical Definition of Etretinate
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An oral retinoid used in the treatment of keratotic genodermatosis, lichen planus, and psoriasis. Beneficial effects have also been claimed in the prophylaxis of epithelial neoplasia. The compound may be teratogenic.
Pharmacological action: keratolytic agents.
Chemical name: 2,4,6,8-Nonatetraenoic acid, 9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-, ethyl ester, (all-E)-
(12 Dec 1998)
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