Retinol
VITAMIN A
What it isFat-soluble vitamin A precursor; deficiency with xerophthalmia and adjunctive treatment of measles in deficient children.
Why this oneReplacement prevents blindness and reduces measles complications where vitamin-A deficiency is prevalent.
What limits it⚑ Excess is teratogenic and accumulates, causing hepatotoxicity and intracranial hypertension with chronic use.
FDA-approved for
- vitamin A deficiency
Off-label
- vitamin A deficiency
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal risk⚑ Teratogenic in excess, and chronic overdose causes intracranial hypertension and hepatotoxicit
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Active metabolites
Mechanism of action: Retinol ballicule
