Last update 08 Sep 2026

Bexarotene

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
4-[1-(3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyltetralin-2-yl)ethenyl]benzoic acid, 4-[1-(5,6,7,8,-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphtalenyl)ethenyl]benzoic acid, Bexarotene (JAN/USAN/INN)
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Target
Action
agonists, inhibitors
Mechanism
RXRs agonists(Retinoid X receptor agonists), Protein synthesis inhibitors
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
United States (29 Dec 1999),
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States), Orphan Drug (Japan)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC24H28O2
InChIKeyNAVMQTYZDKMPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry153559-49-0

External Link

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D03106Bexarotene

R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
United States
29 Dec 1999
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
United States
29 Dec 1999
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Alopecia AreataPhase 3
United States
01 May 2003
metastatic non-small cell lung cancerPhase 3
United States
01 May 2002
metastatic non-small cell lung cancerPhase 3
Austria
01 May 2002
metastatic non-small cell lung cancerPhase 3
Canada
01 May 2002
metastatic non-small cell lung cancerPhase 3
France
01 May 2002
metastatic non-small cell lung cancerPhase 3
Germany
01 May 2002
metastatic non-small cell lung cancerPhase 3
Spain
01 May 2002
Non-Small Cell Lung CancerPhase 3
United States
01 May 2002
Non-Small Cell Lung CancerPhase 3
Austria
01 May 2002
Non-Small Cell Lung CancerPhase 3
Canada
01 May 2002
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Not Applicable
12
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Positive
27 Mar 2026
Not Applicable
-
Bexarotene 150 mg/m^2
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Positive
01 Sep 2023
Phase 1
24
(Dose Level 1)
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06 Dec 2022
(Dose Level 2)
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Phase 2
-
31
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Positive
12 Oct 2021
Phase 2
52
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-
12 Oct 2021
Placebo
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Phase 2
52
qmrkoofpgt(ssmtichjvt) = 100% of bexarotene patients experienced central hypothyroidism zbkddnymay (rqeszhweog )
Positive
07 Dec 2020
Placebo
Phase 2
24
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-
17 Nov 2020
Phase 4
59
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-
12 Nov 2019
Phase 1/2
33
Carboplatin+Bexarotene+Paclitaxel
(Phase IB: Bexarotene 300mg, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin)
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06 Mar 2019
Carboplatin+Bexarotene+Paclitaxel
(Phase IB: Bexarotene 400mg, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin)
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Not Applicable
12
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-
13 Nov 2018
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