Medicine detail

Isotretinoin

Used for severe acne when prescribed under strict monitoring.

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Retinoid Dermatology ID 115
What It Is Used For

Used for severe acne when prescribed under strict monitoring.

Active Ingredient

isotretinoin

Chemical Name

13-cis-retinoic acid

Common Brands

Accutane, Absorica, Claravis, Myorisan, Zenatane

Generic / Alternate Names

isotretinoin capsules, ISOTRETINOIN

Tracking Note

Track pregnancy-prevention program requirements, mood, dryness, labs, and dose schedule.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Acne

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cellulitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Eczema

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Fungal Skin Infection

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Psoriasis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rosacea

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Dry skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Itching

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Mole changes

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Peeling skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Pus or drainage

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rash

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Skin redness

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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