Term Name: tazarotene
Synonyms: Avage, ethyl 6-[(4,4-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-thiochromen-6-yl)ethynyl]nicotinate, tazarotene, tazaroteno, tazarotenum, Tazorac, Zorac
Definition: The ethyl ester of tazarotenic acid. A prodrug for tazarotenic acid, it is used for the treatment of psoriasis, acne, and sun-damaged skin.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:32184]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: acetylenic compound ethyl ester pyridines retinoid thiochromane
has_functional_parent: tazarotenic acid
has_role: keratolytic drug prodrug teratogenic agent