Alitretinoin and Betaxolol Hydrochloride eent

• Generic Name: alitretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Panretin

Treatment of cutaneous lesions associated with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma.

Not recommended for treatment of systemic AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma, characterized by ≥10 new lesions in the prior month, symptomatic lymphedema, symptomatic pulmonary Kaposi’s sarcoma, or symptomatic visceral disease.

No clinical experience to date in patients receiving systemic therapy for Kaposi’s sarcoma.

• Generic Name: betaxolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betoptic S, Betoptic

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Used alone or in conjunction wth a topical miotic (e.g., pilocarpine), topical dipivefrin, topical epinephrine, and/or a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

May be used safely in selected patients with reactive airway disease (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD). (See Respiratory Effects under Cautions.)