palovarotene (Pending FDA Approval)

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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Pending FDA approval for prevention of for prevention of heterotopic ossification (ie, new bone formation outside of the normal skeletal system) associated with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP)

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Pending FDA approval for prevention of for prevention of heterotopic ossification (ie, new bone formation outside of the normal skeletal system) associated with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) in females aged ≥8 years or males ≥10 years

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Mechanism of Action

Selective retinoic-acid receptor gamma (RARγ) agonist for prevention of heterotopic ossification (ie, new bone formation outside of the normal skeletal system) associated with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

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