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Brand Names
(for oral usage): Accutane, Accure, Aknenormin, Amnesteem, Ciscutan, Claravis, Clarus, Decutan, Isotane, Isoxecal, Isotroil, Oratane, Roaccutane, Sotret;
(for topical usage): Isotrex, Isotrexin
Generic Name: Isotretinoin
Systematic (IUPAC) name: (2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-
cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Formula: C20H28O2
Typically supplied as 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and (in the USA) 40mg capsules for oral treatment or as a 0.05% topical preparation.
Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a retinoid, meaning it derives from of Vitamin A. Being very effective for nearly all types of breakouts, it is used in the treatment of severe acne, especially after other acne medicines or antibiotics (such as the tetracyclines and erythromycin) have been tried without much success. Accutane helps about half of those people who take it so that they never need to do anything else for acne. Four to six months of Accutane treatment usually leads to clearing of acne. And only one in 500 patients gets much worse when treated with Accutane. The antibiotics gradually became less effective over time as more resistant strains of bacteria became prominent. So, while Accutane (Isotretinoin) has many side effects, in some ways it is safer than long-term antibiotic usage.
Accutane reduces the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and helps your skin renew itself more quickly. It is sometimes used as a chemotherapy medication for prevention and treatment of certain skin cancers. In some cases, it is used to treat Harlequin type ichthyosis and in xeroderma pigmentosum cases to relieve keratoses.
Accutane is detectable in the bloodstream of all people because it is formed naturally in the body from the Vitamin A present in the bloodstream. Both have the same effects - life-necessary and health-giving in proper amounts and really harmful when consumed in large doses. For instance, large amounts of Vitamin A taken during pregnancy cause the same severe, life-threatening birth defects that Accutane does. So, treatment with Accutane during pregnancy must be avoided. Also, never "double" your treatment, taking vitamin A together with Accutane!
The "upper limit" for Vitamin A (Retinol) is 3 milligrams (10,000 IU). This is the dosage at which the scientific community agrees there are no side effects for Vitamin A.
The dose of Accutane a patient receives is dependent on their weight and the severity of the condition. High dose treatments are administered between 0.5 mg/kg/day to 2 mg/kg/day (usually at 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses), for a total treatment of 4?6 months. A second course may be used two months following the cessation of the initial course if severe acne recurs. Efficacy appears to be related to the cumulative dose of Accutane taken, with a total cumulative dose of 120?150 mg/kg used as a guideline. High dose treatments should only be used as a last resort due to adverse side effects. Topical form of the medication is also prescribed.
Fortunately, because it is a naturally occurring product, the body is able to quickly remove Accutane from the bloodstream. It is gone from the blood within nine days and has no lasting effect on future pregnancies.
Accutane (Isotretinoin) is available over the internet from countries where it can be dispensed without a prescription.
In the United Kingdom and in most Australian states, this drug may only be prescribed by, or under the supervision of, a consultant dermatologist. In New Zealand, Accutane (Isotretinoin) can be prescribed by any doctor but is subsidised only if prescribed by a skin specialist/dermatologist.
In the United States Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. You must be registered in the program and sign agreements to use birth control and undergo pregnancy testing as required by the program. The sale and distribution of Accutane outside of the iPLEDGE program violates the regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the safe use of this medication.
A physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of the medication. A new prescription may not be written for at least 30 days.
Before taking Accutane, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any foods or drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Accutane.
For women: Never use Accutane if you are pregnant.
You must have a negative pregnancy test 30 days before you start taking Accutane. All pregnancy testing is required by the iPLEDGE program.
You must agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control beginning 30 days before you start taking Accutane and ending 30 days after you stop taking it.
It is not known whether Accutane passes into breast milk. Do not take Accutane without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Always take Accutane with a full glass of water to prevent the capsule from melting in your esophagus (food pipe), causing irritation. Do not chew or suck on the capsule. Swallow it as quickly as possible. Take Accutane with food or milk. Taking Accutane with food increases the absorption of the medicine. The more Accutane one takes, the greater the chance of cure. Unfortunately, side effects depend on the dose as well. At the lowest doses, there are almost no side effects at all. At the highest, everyone gets rather nasty side effects, which are related on the drying effects on the oil glands. The dose needs to be adjusted to strike a balance between effectiveness and side effects.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your acne may seem to get worse at first, but should then begin to improve.
Skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include headache, dizziness, vomiting, stomach pain, warmth or tingling under the skin, swelling of the lips, and loss of balance or coordination.
Accutane can weaken bones. Avoid sports or activities that may result in injury or bone fracture.
Do not donate blood while taking Accutane and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it. Donated blood that is later given to pregnant woman could lead to birth defects in her baby if the blood contains any level of Accutane.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Accutane can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Accutane and call your doctor at once if you
This is not a complete list of Accutane (Isotretinoin) side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
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