Names and pronunciation
(eye-soe-tret′i-noyn) Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Clarus, E Puris, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane
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Drug reference
(eye-soe-tret′i-noyn) Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Clarus, E Puris, Myorisan, Sotret, Zenatane
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Func. class.: Antiacne agent, retinoid
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USES: Severe recalcitrant nodulocystic acne
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to this product, parabens, reti- noids, inflamed skin, blood donation
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Black Box Warning: Pregnancy
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: PO 0.5-2 mg/kg/day in 2 di- vided doses × 15-20 wk; if relapse oc- curs, repeat after 2 mo off product
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Available forms: Capsule 8,10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 mg
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• Adult: PO 0.5-2 mg/kg/day in 2 di- vided doses × 15-20 wk; if relapse oc- curs, repeat after 2 mo off product
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