Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name IRET Has Generic Salt :: ISOTRETINOIN
- 2 IRET Is From Company Cosme Hc. Priced :: Rs. 222
- 3 IRET have ISOTRETINOIN is comes under Sub class Drugs for Acne of Main Class Skin
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Drugs for Acne
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name IRET Has Generic Salt :: ISOTRETINOIN
IRET Is From Company Cosme Hc. Priced :: Rs. 222
IRET have ISOTRETINOIN is comes under Sub class Drugs for Acne of Main Class Skin
Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Drugs for Acne
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| ISOTRETINOIN | CAP | Rs. 222 | 10 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10 |
| IRET | Cosme Hc. | 20MG | 10 | Rs. 222 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Cosme Hc. :: IRET | ISOTRETINOIN | Skin | Drugs for Acne |
Indications for Drugs ::
Acne
Drug Dose ::
Adult: As 0.05% gel: Apply sparingly once or twice daily. Effect may not be evident for 6-8 wk.
Contraindication ::
Pregnancy, lactation.
Drug Precautions ::
Preexisting or predisposition to hypertriglyceridaemia (e.g. DM, obesity or increased alcohol intake). Monitor triglyceride levels. Monitor blood lipids and LFTs at wkly or bi-wkly intervals. Monitor blood glucose in known or suspected DM patients. Genetic predisposition for age-related osteoporosis, history of childhood osteoporosis, osteomalacia or other bone metabolism disorders. Anorexia nervosa. History of psychiatric disorder. May impair night vision. Avoid wax epilation and skin resurfacing procedures for at least 6 mth. Avoid prolonged exposure to UV light or sunlight. Discontinue if hearing impairment, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, severe diarrhoea or adverse ocular effects occur. Patient should not donate blood during therapy and for at least 1 mth following drug discontinuation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Dryness of mucous membranes, dryness of skin with scaling, fragility, erythema, cheilitis, pruritus, epistaxis, conjunctivitis, dry sore mouth and palmo-plantar exfoliation. Corneal opacities, dry eyes, visual disturbances, skeletal hyperostosis and musculoskeletal symptoms. Elevation of serum triglycerides, LFTs, ESR and blood glucose. Hair thinning, photosensitivity, changes in skin pigmentation, paronychia. GI disturbances, hepatitis. Headache, drowsiness, sweating, mood changes, psychotic symptoms, depression, suicidal tendencies, benign intracranial hypertension, seizures. Vasculitis, hypersensitivity reactions, IBS. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylaxis. Haemorrhagic pancreatitis.
Pregnancy category ::
5
Drug Mode of Action ::
Isotretinoin is a synthetic retinoid which reduces sebaceous gland size and sebum production. It also regulates cell proliferation and differentiation.
Drug Interactions ::
Additive toxicity with vitamin A or its derivatives. Decreased efficacy of microdosed progesterone (use 2 forms of contraception). May increase risk of bone loss with phenytoin. May increase risk of osteoporosis with systemic corticosteroids. Reduces plasma levels of carbamazepine. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of pseudotumor cerebri with tetracyclines.
