Isotretinoin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Accutane, Accutane Roche
Category- Antiacne agent, systemic
- Antirosacea agent, systemic
- Keratinization stabilizer
DescriptionIsotretinoin (eye-soe-TRET-i-noyn) is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne. It
should be used only after other acne medicines have been tried and have failed
to help the acne. Isotretinoin may also be used to treat other skin diseases
as determined by your doctor.
Isotretinoin must not be used to treat women who are
able to bear children unless other forms of treatment have been tried first
and have failed. Isotretinoin must not be taken during pregnancy because it
causes birth defects in humans. If you are able to bear children, it is very
important that you read, understand, and follow the pregnancy warnings for
isotretinoin
.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription and should
be prescribed only by a doctor who has special knowledge of the diagnosis
and treatment of severe, uncontrollable cystic acne.
Isotretinoin is available in the following dosage form:
Oral
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Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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In Canada -
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