Description

Roaccutane is a tablet preparation containing Isotretinoin. Roaccutane is a drug used to help treat acne. This skin problem occurs due to clogged pores that should release oil or sebum to the surface of the skin to keep the skin smooth, moisturized and flexible.
Roaccutane functions to suppress the activity of the oil glands in the skin so that the amount of oil produced is reduced. In addition, this drug can also reduce the size of the oil glands and the inflammation that results from acne.

Information
Group: Hard Medicine
Tearpy Class: Acne Medication
Content: Isotretinoin 20 mg
Form: Tablet

Packaging: 1 box: 3 strips @ 10 tablets
Pharmacy: Roche Turkey

Uses
Roaccutane is used to help treat acne.

Dosage & Method of Use
Roaccutane is included in the class of hard drugs, so the use of this drug must be recommended and prescribed by a doctor.

Side effects
Side effects that may occur during use of Roaccutane, namely skin peeling and feeling sore or burning, reddish color, dry skin, headaches, dry eyes, dry mouth and lips.

Contraindications:
Avoid using Roaccutane in patients who have indications:

Hyperlipidemia or cholesterol patients.
Liver disorders.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Use with tetracycylines.
Drug Interactions:
The following are some of the drug interactions that generally occur when using Roaccutane:

Additional side effects w / Vitamin A or its derivatives.
Reduced therapeutic effect of progesterone microdosis (use 2 forms of contraception).
Increased risk of local irritation with topical keratolytics or exfoliative anti-acne agents.
An oxidizing agent (Benzoyl peroxide) can reduce the therapeutic effect of topical isotretinoin.

Pregnancy Category:
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) categorizes Roaccutane into Category X:
Studies in animals or humans have shown abnormalities in the fetus or there is evidence of risk to the fetus based on human experience. The risks of using this drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh the expected benefits. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women and women of childbearing age who have the possibility of becoming pregnant.