beta Carotene
A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. Beta carotene is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA, ERYTHROPOIETIC).
Year introduced: 1997
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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.271.665.202.123, D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.050, D02.455.849.131.123, D23.767.261.050
MeSH Unique ID: D019207
Registry Number: 01YAE03M7J
Entry Terms:
- Carotene, beta
- beta-Carotene
- Betacarotene
- Vetoron
- BellaCarotin
- Carotaben
- Max-Caro
- MaxCaro
- Max Caro
- Provatene
- Solatene
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