Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
panretin
Synonyms :
Alitretinoin topical
Class :
Anti-neoplastic, retinoid
Brand Name :
panretin
Synonyms :
Alitretinoin topical
Class :
Anti-neoplastic, retinoid
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
GelÂ
0.1%Â
AIDS-related Kaposi’s SarcomaÂ
Apply every 12 hours to lesions initially, then increase to every 6-8 hours based on the patient tolerance
Apply every 12 hours to the cutaneous lesion
Apply every 12 hours to the cutaneous lesion
may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 inhibitors
may increase the photosensitizing effect
may increase the toxic effects
may increase the photosensitising effect
may increase the photosensitizing effect
applying resorcinol with alitretinoin topical on the same area may lead to excessive drying and irritation of the skin
Frequency defined:Â Â
>10%Â
PruritisÂ
PainÂ
RashÂ
ParesthesiaÂ
1-10%Â
EdemaÂ
ParesthesiaÂ
Exfoliative dermatitisÂ
Skin disordersÂ
Pregnancy consideration: DÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.  Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this categoryÂ
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: alitretinoin topicalÂ
Pronounced:  a-li-TRET-i-noin topicalÂ
Why do we use alitretinoin topical?Â
It is used to treat skin lesions in patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma (AIDS-related cancer)Â
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