A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent.
Also Known As:
4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide; Fenretinide, 13-cis-Isomer; Fenretinimide; MCN-R-1967; N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-trans-Retinamide; N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)retinamide; 13-cis-Isomer Fenretinide; 4 Hydroxyphenylretinamide; Fenretinide, 13 cis Isomer; MCN R 1967; MCNR1967; 4-HPR; Retinamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-