Vismodegib

Keywords

Basal Cell Carcinoma; Gorlin Syndrome; Hedgehog Pathway; Skin Cancer; Tumorigenesis

Abstract

By definition, a drug is a medicine or substance that exerts a physiologic effect on an organism. In dermatology, medications and substances are utilized on a daily basis from topical treatments to anesthetics in surgery. The purpose of this section is to focus on some of the more common substances, specifically how they work, how they are utilized, and their routine alternatives (if available). The mechanism of action, usage, and alternatives of the medication vismodegib are discussed.

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association

Volume

9

Issue

1

Number of Pages

50-52

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1097/JDN.0000000000000281

Socpus ID

85010867637 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85010867637

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