Isotretinoin
Identification
Generic Name
Isotretinoin
Brand Name

 
Attributes
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Indication
Cystic Acne
Condition Contra-Indication
Pregnancy

 
Other Contra-Indication
WARNING This drug should not be used in those with a history of depression or suicide
This drug should not be used in patients with a suspected allergy to it

Contra-Indication
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Class Contra-Indication
Our Records are Incomplete for Drug Class Contra-Indications
Side Effects
Common
Swelling (Oedema, Edema)
Skin Dry
Skin: Pruritis
Nose Bleed (Epistaxis)
Episcleritis (Inflammation of the Whites of the Eye)
Uncommon
Fatigue
Weight Loss (Body Mass Index Decreased)
Heart or Pulse Rate Raised (Tachycardia)
Heartbeats Felt By Patient (Palpitations)
Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Blood: Raised Triglyceride Levels
Colitis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis (Inflammation Of The Pancreas)
Anaemia (Anemia)
Blood: Platelet Count Low (Thrombocytopenia)
Blood Neutrophils Low (Neutropenia)
Osteoporosis (Reduced Bone Density)
Pain Back
Pain Muscle (Myalgia)
Pain Joint (Arthralgia)
Chest Pain
Arthritis
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache (Cephalgia)
Insomnia
Mind: Malaise
Mind: Lethargy
Mind: Suicidal Ideation
Mind: Depression
Mind: Psychosis
Hair Loss Abnormal (Alopecia)
Menstrual Periods Abnormal
Mouth Dry (Xerostomia)
Cholesterol Decrease HDL
Rare

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