This medication is also called Isotretinoin

Its use is for severe recalcitrant nodular acne.

Can also be used in treatment of some cancers.

This drug isn’t intended for the everyday or bad acne.

Typically other medications such as antibiotics and such have been used as treatment without improvement.

This medication is a retinoid and is a derivative of vitamin A

Prescribers of this medication must be apart of program iPLEDGE program

Women intending to take this medication must attempt at all possible not to become pregnant while taking this medication.

Patients taking this medication should not donate blood for at least one month after stopping the medication.

Mechanism of Action

-  Mostly unknown
-  Drug may amplify certain proteins in skin that reduces sebum production

Side Effects

-  Severe teratogen – abnormal physiological development of fetus. [Causes Birth Defects]
-  Dryness of skin, lips, and mucous membranes
-  Itching
-  Hair loss
-  Skin peeling
-  Nose Bleeds
-  Eye irritation
-  Change and/or loss of vision
-  Elevated liver enzymes
-  Muscle and joint pains
-  Elevated glucose in blood
-  Stomach pains
-  Depression
-  other