Medical Definition of Fenretinide
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N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide. A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent.
Pharmacological action: anticarcinogenic agents, antineoplastic agent.
Chemical name: Retinamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-
(12 Dec 1998)
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