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tazarotene

under Nicotinic Acids
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More on Nicotinic Acids Definition: 2-, 3-, or 4-Pyridinecarboxylic acids. Pyridine derivatives substituted with a carboxy group at the 2-, 3-, or 4-position. The 3-carboxy derivative (NIACIN) is active as a vitamin.  /defic: consider also PELLAGRA; /ther use: coordinate disease with /drug ther, not /diet ther    Other names Acids, Nicotinic
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
tazarotene [ AGN 190168,AGN-190168,Tazorac,ethyl 6-(2-(4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl)ethynyl)nicotinate ]
  a topical acetylenic retinoid; a topical kerytolytic 		118292-40-3 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-((3,4-dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-2H-1-benzothiopyran-6-yl)ethynyl)-, ethyl ester  *Nicotinic Acids Gels Prodrugs Retinoids
Pharma Action Dermatologic Agents; Keratolytic Agents; Teratogens 		J Am Acad Dermatol 1994 Apr;30(4):581-90 TAZORAC; AVAGE

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