Targretin's side effects

Targretin's side effects Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. says it is not worried about the potential side effect of hypothyroidism seen with its Targretin bexarotene and as well as other retinoid X receptor ( RXR ) selective ligands.

With both capsule and gel formulations of Targretin scheduled for NDA submissions this year to treat cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL), LGND considers the issue to be less of a priority than the potential interest reviewers might have in side effects relating to triglyceride levels...