Actiprofen and Bexarotene

• Generic Name: ibuprofen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Advil, Advil Liqui-Gels, Midol, Motrin, Motrin IB, Motrin Migraine Pain, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children's Ibuprofen, PediaCare Children’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infant’s Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Caldolor, NeoProfen, Genpril, Ibu, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Motrin Junior Strength

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, and helps to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it .

In addition, ibuprofen can be used to treat fever, menstrual cramps, and other conditions as determined by your doctor .

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription .

• Generic Name: bexarotene
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Targretin

Bexarotene is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Bexarotene is used to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Bexarotene is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Bexarotene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.