Becaplermin

Becaplermin

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Becaplermin (brand name Regranex) is a cicatrizant, available as a topical gel.

It is also known as "platelet-derived growth factor BB". [MeshName|becaplermin]

Black box warning has been added the safety label to describe five-fold increase in death from cancer when three or more tubes are used. [ [http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/575748?sssdmh=dm1.359512&scr=ddd Medscape Article] ]

External links

* [http://www.regranex.com/ Regranex website]

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