- Jul 06, 2010
Hello I had panretinal laser photociagulation in my right eye but after 2 wks am noticing f...
Panretin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Panretin?
Drug Name: ALITRETINOIN TOPICAL
Other Brand Names: Panretin
Uses: This medication is used to treat skin sores in patients with a certain type of AIDS-related cancer (Kaposi's sarcoma). Alitretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. This medication should not be used when medications taken by mouth are needed to treat the Kaposi's sarcoma (e.g., more than 10 new skin sores in the previous month, disease affects the lungs or other organs).
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