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Accutane Manufacturer: ROCHE
Common Uses of Accutane:
This medicine is a retinoid used to treat severe acne. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Accutane:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Read and complete the material in the Pregnancy Prevention Program (PPP) booklet provided by your doctor, which includes the Informed Consent document and the "Be Smart Be Safe Be Sure" educational materials. Watch the video provided. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A MEDICATION GUIDE. Read it carefully. Your prescription must have a yellow "Qualification Sticker" attached to it in order for the pharmacy to dispense a 30-day supply without refills. This sticker indicates you have been properly educated about isotretinoin. The preceding requirements apply in the United States. If you live in Canada or in any other country, consult your doctor and pharmacist for your specific regulations. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food or milk. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Accutane Cautions:
DO NOT TAKE VITAMIN A, or vitamin supplements containing vitamin A, while you are taking this medicine. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are using this medicine as it may worsen drug side effects (e.g., pancreatitis risk). IF YOU WEAR CONTACT LENSES, you may have difficulty wearing them during and after therapy. REPORT ANY CHANGES IN VISION to your doctor immediately. A SUDDEN DECREASE IN NIGHT VISION may occur while you are taking this medicine. Use caution when driving at night and avoid driving at night if you experience this effect. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. TO PREVENT CRACKING OF LIPS, use a lip lubricant. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS for this medicine to work, and acne may even worsen during the first few days of therapy. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. DO NOT DONATE BLOOD for transfusion during therapy or for 30 days after stopping therapy. DO NOT have cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin (e.g., waxing, laser, or dermabrasion) during and for six months after isotretinoin therapy. Skin scarring may occur. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. Limited information suggests isotretinoin may cause some bone loss effects. Therefore, playing impact sports (e.g., football) may result in bone problems, including an increased risk of fractures. Limited information also suggests isotretinoin may stop normal growth in some children (epiphyseal plate closure). Consult your doctor for more details. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. You must have two negative pregnancy tests before starting this medication. You must have a monthly pregnancy test during treatment with isotretinoin. If the test is positive, you must stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately. Use two reliable forms of birth control together for at least 1 month before beginning therapy, during therapy, and for 1 month after this medicine is stopped. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. Due to the potential risks to an infant, DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Accutane:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include temporary worsening of acne; dry and peeling skin; itching; rash; thinning of hair; fatigue; or dry mouth, nose, or eyes. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience skin infections or sun sensitivity. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: mood or personality changes (e.g., depression, aggressive or violent behavior, or suicidal thoughts or tendencies); back, joint, or muscle pain; or fever or other signs of infection. STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe headache, vision changes, ringing in the ears or hearing loss, dark urine or yellowing eyes and skin, severe diarrhea, or rectal bleeding. Isotretinoin may infrequently cause pancreatic disease (pancreatitis), which rarely can be fatal. STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe stomach pain, severe or persistent nausea/vomiting. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
ACCUTANE
Generic Version of Accutane: E: ISOTRETINOIN (eye-soe-TRET-i-noyn)Accutane Manufacturer: ROCHE
Common Uses of Accutane:
This medicine is a retinoid used to treat severe acne. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Accutane:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Read and complete the material in the Pregnancy Prevention Program (PPP) booklet provided by your doctor, which includes the Informed Consent document and the "Be Smart Be Safe Be Sure" educational materials. Watch the video provided. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A MEDICATION GUIDE. Read it carefully. Your prescription must have a yellow "Qualification Sticker" attached to it in order for the pharmacy to dispense a 30-day supply without refills. This sticker indicates you have been properly educated about isotretinoin. The preceding requirements apply in the United States. If you live in Canada or in any other country, consult your doctor and pharmacist for your specific regulations. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. SWALLOW WHOLE. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. TAKE THIS MEDICINE with food or milk. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Accutane Cautions:
DO NOT TAKE VITAMIN A, or vitamin supplements containing vitamin A, while you are taking this medicine. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL while you are using this medicine as it may worsen drug side effects (e.g., pancreatitis risk). IF YOU WEAR CONTACT LENSES, you may have difficulty wearing them during and after therapy. REPORT ANY CHANGES IN VISION to your doctor immediately. A SUDDEN DECREASE IN NIGHT VISION may occur while you are taking this medicine. Use caution when driving at night and avoid driving at night if you experience this effect. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. TO PREVENT CRACKING OF LIPS, use a lip lubricant. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS for this medicine to work, and acne may even worsen during the first few days of therapy. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. DO NOT DONATE BLOOD for transfusion during therapy or for 30 days after stopping therapy. DO NOT have cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin (e.g., waxing, laser, or dermabrasion) during and for six months after isotretinoin therapy. Skin scarring may occur. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine. Limited information suggests isotretinoin may cause some bone loss effects. Therefore, playing impact sports (e.g., football) may result in bone problems, including an increased risk of fractures. Limited information also suggests isotretinoin may stop normal growth in some children (epiphyseal plate closure). Consult your doctor for more details. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. You must have two negative pregnancy tests before starting this medication. You must have a monthly pregnancy test during treatment with isotretinoin. If the test is positive, you must stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor immediately. Use two reliable forms of birth control together for at least 1 month before beginning therapy, during therapy, and for 1 month after this medicine is stopped. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. Due to the potential risks to an infant, DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
Possible Side Effects of Accutane:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include temporary worsening of acne; dry and peeling skin; itching; rash; thinning of hair; fatigue; or dry mouth, nose, or eyes. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience skin infections or sun sensitivity. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience the following side effects or symptoms of toxicity: mood or personality changes (e.g., depression, aggressive or violent behavior, or suicidal thoughts or tendencies); back, joint, or muscle pain; or fever or other signs of infection. STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe headache, vision changes, ringing in the ears or hearing loss, dark urine or yellowing eyes and skin, severe diarrhea, or rectal bleeding. Isotretinoin may infrequently cause pancreatic disease (pancreatitis), which rarely can be fatal. STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE AND CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe stomach pain, severe or persistent nausea/vomiting. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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