Accutane


Generic Name: isotretinoin (oral) (EYE so TRET i noyn)
Brand Names: Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret


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Accutane to Treat Deep Nodular Acne

Accutane is a sort of Vitamin A that decreases the level of oil in the skin that is released by oil glands. The medication is prescribed as an innovative treatment of severe nodular acne. Besides, the drug activates the process of skin renewal, making it cleaner and softer. The pharmaceutical has a drastic impact on the organism and serves the last chance of the patients who were previously using other remedies with no effect. Additionally, Accutane can be taken to improve other conditions, not listed in the safety guide.

Talk to Your Doctor before Accutane Treatment Course

Primarily to the medication intake, consult your healthcare specialist to make sure Accutane will not affect your health condition. Since Accutane is available only under the program, known as iPLEDGE, you will have to sign the necessary documents and register in the program. That agreement means you understand all the possible risks and will take birth control drugs as and when required by the program.

Do not start Accutane treatment course if you are allergic to its active components. Besides, ask your doctor if the medication will not interact with definite diseases and health problems, including:

  • Kidney or liverdiseases;
  • Anorexia, bulimia or other eating disorder;
  • Diabetes;
  • Asthma;
  • High cholesterol;
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure;
  • Osteoporosis;
  • Depression, mental illness or other psychical disorders.

Follow the prescribed dose and intake rules while using Accutane. Never change the dose and duration of medicine intake due to the possible complications it may activate. Do not use the drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Accutane Interactions

Tell your physician about other medications you are currently taking to eliminate any risks of possible drugs interactions. Do not forget to mention the treatments, such as:

  • Seizuredrugs;
  • Steroids;        
  • Tetracyclineantibiotics, etc.

Other prescription and non-prescription remedies, herbal products and vitamins can also form negative combinations with Accutane.

Medication Misuse and Its Consequences

Despite the fact that Accutane is a generally safe medication, its overuse and misuse can lead to a number of complications and abnormalities. Seek emergency medical help in case you have noticed any symptoms of allergic reactions, including problems breathing, hives, itching and others. Stop the treatment course if you have got severe Accutane side effects, such as:

  • Blurred vision, eyes pain, severe headache, vomiting;
  • Seizures;
  • Decreased appetite, jaundice, dark urine;
  • Severe peeling, blistering and red skin rash;
  • Bloody or waterydiarrhea;
  • Hearing disorders, ringing, hearing loss;      
  • Increasedheartrate;
  • Jointstiffness and others.

Call your doctor if minor adverse reactions, including dizziness, nervousness, drowsiness, back pain, headache and a couple others do not disappear, though aggravate instead.