Organic Chemical

beta Carotene

AMW:CHEM:021201

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).

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beta Carotene has parent Carotenoids

beta Carotene member of drug class Antioxidant

beta Carotene member of drug class Fat Soluble Vitamins

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class02 · Organic Chemicals

Domains

Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

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Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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