Generic name:isotretinoin (oral) [ EYE-so-TRET-i-noyn ]
Drug classes:Miscellaneous antineoplastics, Miscellaneous uncategorized agents
What is Accutane?
Accutane 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.
Accutane is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics.
Accutane is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program called iPLEDGE.
Warnings
Accutane in just a single dose can cause severe birth defects or death of a baby. Never use this medicine if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant.
You must have a negative pregnancy test before taking Accutane. You will also be required to use two forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Women of child-bearing potential must agree in writing to use two specific forms of birth control and have regular pregnancy tests before, during, and after taking Accutane. Stop using Accutane and call your doctor at once if you think you might be pregnant.
Accutane is available only under a special program called iPLEDGE. It is dangerous to try and purchase this medicine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States.
Do not take vitamin supplements containing vitamin A while you are taking Accutane. Do not donate blood while taking Accutane and for at least 30 days after you stop taking it.
Before taking this medicine
Accutane can cause miscarriage, premature birth, severe birth defects, or death of a baby if the moth...
