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Retin-A Cream (tretinoin) drug profile

Pharmaceutical Name (substance): Tretinoin

Common Brand, Trade, Commercial Denominations: Retin-A Cream, Retin-A, Aberela, Renova, Avita, Stieva-A, Vesanoid, Atralin, Altinac, Retin-A Micro, Tretin-X, Rejuva-A, Stieva-A Cream, Stieva-A Cream Forte, Stieva-A Gel, Stieva-A Solution, Vitamin A Acid, Renova Emollient, Atra.

Manufacturers: 3M, Roche, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Chemical IUPAC Name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Molecular Formula: C20 H28 O2
Molecular mass: 300.4412 g/mol
Melting point: 180 °C (356 °F)
Protein binding: > 95%
Half life: 0.5-2 hours

CAS number: 302-79-4
Routes: Topical, oral
Drug class: Vitamin A acid
Pharmacologic class: Retinoid
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastic, dermatologic agent (topical)

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