Accutane (generic name is Isotretinoin) is a medication that reduces the amount of oil produced by oil glands in skin and promotes the renovation of skin.
Accutane is indicated for the treatment of nodular acne. As a rule, Accutane is used when other medicines or antibiotic medications brought no results.
Accutane is indicated for some other medical conditions as well.
One should know before the use of this medication that it can provoke severe and dangerous for life birth defects, so it should be not used during pregnancy. Women should discuss with the health provider the effective methods of contraception before starting the treatment with Accutane and have pregnancy tests on the regular basis during the use of this medication. Even one dose of this medication can cause severe congenital malformation in baby. Stop taking Accutane medication and let your doctor know in case you have unprotected sex, if your period is late to exclude the possibility you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Isotretinoin passes into breast milk. Do not take Accutane without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Don’t use any vitamin supplements that contain vitamin A while you are treating with Accutane. One should not donate blood during the treatment with Accutane and after the treatment cessation for about 30 days.
Accutane can’t be bought without the prescription as this medication should be used with a big caution and only if your medical provider decides to recommend it for your case. This drug is available under a special program known as iPLEDGE. Don’t buy this drug online at a random pharmacy without being registered in this program.
This drug should not be used in patients allergic to isotretinoin or to parabens. Speak with your doctor about other health conditions that you have, including: history of depression or mental disorders, heart disease, high cholesterol or triglycerides levels, liver disorder, osteoporosis or other bone problems, an intestinal disorder, diabetes, asthma, an eating disorder