ISOTRETINOIN

Overview

ISOTRETINOIN is a Schedule H drug.
Isotretinoin is a form of vitamin A. It reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly.Isotretinoin is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.Isotretinoin works by slowing the production of certain natural substances that can cause acne.

Usage

ISOTRETINOIN is generally used to treat: Acne Cystic, Pimples
ISOTRETINOIN can address symptoms like: Face Discoloration

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

ISOTRETINOIN is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• Never use isotretinoin if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.
• You must have a negative pregnancy test before taking isotretinoin.
• Stop using isotretinoin and call your doctor at once if you have unprotected sex.
• You should not use isotretinoin if you are allergic to it.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
• Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• Always take isotretinoin with a full glass of water.
• Do not chew or suck on the capsule. Swallow it whole.
• Use isotretinoin for the full prescribed length of time.
• You may need frequent blood tests.
• Never share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
• Do not donate blood while taking isotretinoin and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it. While you are taking isotretinoin and for at least 6 months after your last dose: Do not use wax hair removers or have dermabrasion or laser skin treatments. Scarring may result.
• Isotretinoin could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.
• Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how isotretinoin will affect you. Isotretinoin may impair your vision, especially at night.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ISOTRETINOIN over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Dizziness, Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Swollen Lips, Face Tingling, Loss Of Balance

Common Side-Effects

ISOTRETINOIN : Conjunctivitis, Dry Skin, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nosebleeds, Eyelid Inflammation, Dermatitis, Eyes Burn, Eyes Redness, Eyes Itching, Swollen Lips, Eyes Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

ISOTRETINOIN : Depression, Heartburn, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Vision Problems, Anemia, Body Loss Of Movement, Eyes Blurred Vision, Depressed Mood, Dizziness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Difficulty Swallowing, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Back Pain, Impulsive Behavior, Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

ISOTRETINOIN : Pancreatitis, Gums Bleeding, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Change In Vision, Eyes Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Muscle Stiffness, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Hearing Loss, Ringing In Ears, Chest Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Disease Interactions

ISOTRETINOIN can interfere with: Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Depression, Psychosis, Osteoporosis, Alcoholism, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

ISOTRETINOIN is categorized as:

• MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
• MISCELLANEOUS UNCATEGORIZED AGENTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ISOTRETINOIN as Ingredient

A RET 0.1% CRM	ISOTRETINOIN 0.1 %
A RET 0.5% CRM	ISOTRETINOIN 0.5 %
ACNESTAR 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ACNESTAR 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ACNEX 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ACNEX 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ACNO 0.05% W/W GEL	ISOTRETINOIN 0.05 %W/W
ACNO 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ACNO 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ACNO(INTAS) CRM	ISOTRETINOIN
ACNO(INTAS) SOAP	ISOTRETINOIN
ACNON 0.025% GEL	ISOTRETINOIN 0.025 %
ACTAME 10MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ACTAME 20MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ACTAME 5MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG
ACUTRET 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ACUTRET 20MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ACUTRET 30MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG
ACUTRET 5MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG
ACUTRET CAP 20MG	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
ACZIT 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ACZIT 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
AIRET HC CRM	ISOTRETINOIN
AIRET HC LTN	ISOTRETINOIN
D ACNE I 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
D ACNE I 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ETHITRET 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
ETHITRET 20MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
I 10 CAP	ISOTRETINOIN
I 20 CAP	ISOTRETINOIN
I DERIVA 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
I DERIVA 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
IRET 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISAC 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISAC 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISINA 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISININ 20MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISO ARET 20MG SOFTGEL	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISO CLIN 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISO T 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOACE 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOACE 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOBEST 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOBEST 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOIN 10 CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOIN 20 CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISONION CAP	ISOTRETINOIN
ISOPAD 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOPEX 20MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOPIL 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOPIL 20MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOPIL 30MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG
ISOPIL 5MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG
ISORT 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISORT 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOTANE 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG
ISOTANE 10MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOTANE 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOTANE 20MG SG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
ISOTINO 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOTINO 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOTINO 5MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG
ISOTRET 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOTROIN 10MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ISOTROIN 20MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ISOTROIN 30MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG
ISOTROIN 5MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG
ISOTROIN CAP 10MG	ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG
ISOTROIN CAP 20MG	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
ISTA 20 CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
LACNE 10 CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
LACNE 20MG SOFTGEL CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
NEUTIN CAP	ISOTRETINOIN
OCOTRET 20MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ORARET 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ORARET 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
RESOTEN 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
RESOTEN 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
SAFERET 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
SAFERET 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
SAFERET 30MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG
SOTRET 0.05% GEL	ISOTRETINOIN 0.05 %W/V
SOTRET 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG
SOTRET 10MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
SOTRET 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
SOTRET 20MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
SOTRET 30MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG
SOTRET 40MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 40.0 MG
SOTRET SOAP	ISOTRETINOIN
SYSTROIN 10MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
SYSTROIN 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
TRETIN ISO 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10 MG
TRETIN ISO 10MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
TRETIN ISO 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG
TRETIN ISO 20MG CAPULE	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
TRETIVA 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
TRETIVA 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
TRETIVA 25MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 25.0 MG
TRETIVA 30MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 30.0 MG
TRETIVA 40MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 40.0 MG
TRETIVA 5MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 5.0 MG
TTINO 0.025% CRM	ISOTRETINOIN 0.025 %
TUFACNE 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
TUFACNE 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ZINDERM ISO 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ZINDERM ISO 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ZIPAC 10MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ZIPAC 20MG TAB	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG
ZIT 10MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 10.0 MG
ZIT 20MG CAP	ISOTRETINOIN 20.0 MG