《英文msh词典》Vetoron
[入口词] Vetoron
[主题词] beta Carotene
[药动学] Antioxidants
[英文释义] A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. It is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA,ERYTHROPOIETIC). (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex,Inc,Engewood,CO,1995.)