Accutane, also known as Isotretinoin, is a powerful medication primarily used to treat severe acne that hasn't responded well to other treatments.
Accutane works by reducing the size and secretion of the sebaceous glands, which helps to reduce acne formation.
Dosage is suggested by a doctor based on the severity of acne and individual patient response. It is usually taken orally once or twice a day with food.
Product Highlights
Accutane is highly effective for severe nodular acne that hasn't responded to other treatments. It can lead to significant improvement and long-term remission in many cases.
It works by reducing the size and secretion of the sebaceous glands, which are responsible for producing skin oil (sebum). This helps to reduce acne formation.
Typically taken orally once or twice a day with food, the dosage is tailored to the severity of acne and the individual's response to the medication.
Accutane can cause dryness of the skin and mucous membranes, muscle aches, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and potentially serious side effects affecting the liver, eyes, and mental health.
Key Benefits
Accutane is highly effective in treating severe nodular acne, often leading to significant improvement or complete clearance of acne lesions.
Many patients experience long-term remission or even permanent resolution of acne after completing a course of Accutane treatment.
It reduces the size and activity of the sebaceous glands, which are responsible for producing skin oil (sebum). This helps to prevent the formation of new acne.
In addition to reducing acne, Accutane can improve overall skin texture and appearance, including reducing the visibility of acne scars in some cases.
Clearing severe acne can have significant psychological benefits, improving self-esteem and quality of life for many patients.
Direction For Use
Accutane Dosing by Body Weight (Based on Administration with Food)
Body Weight
Total mg/day
KG
Pound
0.5 mg/kg
1 mg/kg
2 mg/kg
40
88
20
40
80
50
110
25
50
100
60
132
30
60
120
70
154
35
70
140
80
176
40
80
160
90
198
45
90
180
100
220
50
100
200
Safety Concern
Perhaps the most serious concern is its teratogenicity, meaning it can cause severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Female patients of childbearing potential must use two forms of contraception simultaneously before, during, and after treatment to prevent pregnancy.
Accutane can cause a range of side effects, including dryness of the skin and mucous membranes (leading to dry lips, dry eyes, and dry nose), muscle aches, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and potentially serious side effects affecting the liver, eyes, and mental health.
Monthly Required iPLEDGE Interactions
Female Patients of Childbearing Potential
Male Patients, And Female Patients Not of Childbearing Potential
PRESCRIBER
Confirms patient counseling
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Enters the 2 contraception methods chosen by the patient
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Enters pregnancy test results
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PATIENT
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Answers educational questions before every prescription
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Enters 2 forms of contraception
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PHARMACIST
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Contacts system to get an authorization
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Avoid Taking if:
if you are Pregnant or Planning Pregnancy.
If you have any Liver Disease.
Have High Cholesterol or Lipid Disorders.
Have Hypersensitivity.
Have any Mental Health Concerns.
Concurrent Use of Tetracycline Antibiotics.
If medicine is expired.
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