Tazarotene
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Tazarotene, sold under the brand name Tazorac, among others, is a third-generation prescription topical retinoid.[2][3] It is primarily used for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and acne.[4] Tazarotene is also used as a therapeutic for photoaged and photodamaged skin.[4] It is a member of the acetylenic class of retinoids.[4]
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Trade names | Tazorac, others |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
Routes of administration | Topical |
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Protein binding | >99% |
Elimination half-life | 19 Hours |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.115.380 |
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Formula | C21H21NO2S |
Molar mass | 351.46 g·mol−1 |
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Tazarotene was approved for medical use in 1997[5] and is available as a generic medication.[6][7]