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Compare Bexarotene vs. Targretin

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  • Bexarotene (Targretin)
    Bexarotene (Targretin)
  • Bexarotene (Targretin)
    Bexarotene (Targretin)

  • Summary of Bexarotene vs. Targretin

    Summary for Retinoid
    Prescription only

    Bexarotene (Targretin) is an oral retinoid medication used to treat a rare skin cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in adults. It’s a type of chemotherapy, usually prescribed when other treatments have stopped working. You take the dose once a day with food, and you’ll need regular blood tests to check for side effects. Common side effects include headache, feeling very tired or low on energy, and high cholesterol levels in the blood.

    Summary for Retinoid
    Prescription only

    Bexarotene (Targretin) is an oral retinoid medication used to treat a rare skin cancer called cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in adults. It’s a type of chemotherapy, usually prescribed when other treatments have stopped working. You take the dose once a day with food, and you’ll need regular blood tests to check for side effects. Common side effects include headache, feeling very tired or low on energy, and high cholesterol levels in the blood.

  • Indications of Bexarotene vs. Targretin

    Indications for
    •Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), after at least one other treatment has stopped working
    Indications for
    •Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), after at least one other treatment has stopped working

  • Pros and Cons of Bexarotene vs. Targretin

    Pros and Const for Retinoid
    Pros
    •Pills taken by mouth once a day
    •Recommended option when previous treatment no longer work
    •Can be used alone or with other treatments
    Cons
    •Typically requires taking multiple capsules for each daily dose
    •Commonly causes higher cholesterol levels in the blood
    •Not safe during pregnancy
    Pros and Const for Retinoid
    Pros
    •Pills taken by mouth once a day
    •Recommended option when previous treatment no longer work
    •Can be used alone or with other treatments
    Cons
    •Typically requires taking multiple capsules for each daily dose
    •Commonly causes higher cholesterol levels in the blood
    •Not safe during pregnancy

  • Common Side Effects of Bexarotene vs. Targretin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Higher levels of fat or cholesterol in the blood (up to 79%)
    •Headache (37%)
    •Lower thyroid hormone level (29%)
    •Feeling weak or tired (up to 20%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Higher levels of fat or cholesterol in the blood (up to 79%)
    •Headache (37%)
    •Lower thyroid hormone level (29%)
    •Feeling weak or tired (up to 20%)

  • Warnings of Bexarotene vs. Targretin

    Common Side Effects for
    •Harm to unborn baby
    •High cholesterol and triglycerides (fat) in the blood
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Liver problems
    •Low thyroid hormone levels
    •Low white blood cell count
    •Cataracts
    •Low blood sugar in people with diabetes
    •Sensitivity to the sun
    Common Side Effects for
    •Harm to unborn baby
    •High cholesterol and triglycerides (fat) in the blood
    •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
    •Liver problems
    •Low thyroid hormone levels
    •Low white blood cell count
    •Cataracts
    •Low blood sugar in people with diabetes
    •Sensitivity to the sun

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