| fenretinide | <chemical> N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide. A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent. Pharmacological action: anticarcinogenic agents, antineoplastic agent. Chemical name: Retinamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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