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Vesanoid Dosage

Generic name: TRETINOIN 10mg
Dosage form: capsule
Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 14, 2024.

Important Safety Information

Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating VESANOID. Females of reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test before initiating VESANOID.

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage of VESANOID is 22.5 mg/m2 orally twice daily until complete remission is documented. Discontinue VESANOID 30 days after achievement of complete remission or after 90 days of treatment, whichever occurs first.

Discontinue VESANOID if the t(15;17) translocation or PML/RARα fusion has not been identified.

Take VESANOID with a meal.

Swallow VESANOID capsules whole with water. Do not chew, dissolve, or open capsule.

Do not take a missed dose of VESANOID unless it is more than 10 hours until the next scheduled dose.

If vomiting occurs after VESANOID administration, do not take an additional dose, but continue with the next scheduled dose.

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Further information

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