Accutane, An Only Approved Anti-Acne Drug

Acne is a major concern for teenagers when they enter into puberty. For girls it is of great beauty concern. Although acne is usually experienced in puberty, it is seen in later age after puberty too. In young adults acne is caused by hormonal changes and in others it is because of bacteria.

So far Accutane (Isotretinoin) is only FDA approved medicine to treat Acne. However, Accutane is indicated for severe types of Acne. For general Acne Benzoil Peroxide is most effective.

Lets get to know Accutane today.

Accutane: It belongs to Anti-acne drug class.


Accutane Generic: Isotretinoin is Generic Accutane.
There are several types of acne. Accutane is used to treat Severe and most painful type of acne known as Cystic Acne.


Food and Drug Interactions of Accutane

Combining with alcohol may increase the risk of high triglyceride levels.

Combining with Vitamin A may increase side effects.

The drug may decrease the levels of carbamazeptine in the blood. Should be taken with food with the exception of food that contains large amounts of vitamin A (retinol or carotene).

Accutane side effects

Accutane has rare instances of side effects- side effects of which some are serious and some normal. Normal side effects are Nausea, vomiting, stomach problems, abdominal pain, nosebleedings, urinary problems, pains, blurred vision, higher triglyceride levels, higher cholesterol, lower good cholesterol, etc.

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Hair loss, severe gastrointestinal inflammations and bleedings, depression, psychosis, herpes simplex, suicidal tendencies, etc.

In 25 percent the drug may create high triglyceride levels.

In 6 percent the drug may create high cholesterol.

In 15 percent the drug reduces the good cholesterol.

The drug may increase pressure in the brain.

The drug is harmful to fetus; should not be taken during pregnancy.

Aventyl, Pamelor (Antidepressant Drug) Patient Information

Millions of people are suffering from depression across the world. Depression is, i would rather say, malfunction of neurons rather than of a organ. Anti depression medications are on top of the list of most abused drugs. It is important to learn about such medicine before starting administration. So lets have look at Nortriptyline anti depression medicine.

NORTRIPTYLINE: Aventyl or Pamelor is popular brand name of Nortriptyline. Aventyl is antidepressant medicine. It belongs to Tricyclic antidepressants drug class which inhibits the active uptake of biogenic amines NA, 5 HT and DA into their respective neurons. Nortriptyline is non selective for different amines but has more effect on NA than on 5-HT uptake,

Aventyl Indications: Manic depressive psychosis in the depressive phase. Neurotic, endogenous, reactive, involutional or masked depression.

Aventyl Dosage : Adults: 50-150 mg/day. Children: 8-11 yrs: 10-20 mg/day. >11 Yr: 25-35 mg/day. The dose should be given at the bed time with food.

Aventyl Contraindications: Narrow angle glaucoma. Urinary retention (specially in males with enlarged prostate. Acute myocardial infarction.)

Special Precautions : Treatment should not continue for longer than 3 months. Cardiovascular disease. Renal & hepatic impairment. Epilepsy, Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, hypomania or mania.

Paediatrics Precaution: Reduce the dose. Pregnancy & Lactation: Contraindicated. Elderly: Reduced dose necessary. Side-effects : Sedation & mental confusion, dry mouth, constipation, epigastric distress. Cardiac arrhythmias, jaundice, rash, tremors, altered vision.

Aventyl Drug interactions: Potentiates hypertensive effect of noradrenaline and anticoagulant action of coumarins. Severe hyperpyretic reaction with MAOIs, hence should not be used within 2 weeks of stopping MAOIs.Cimetidine increases the plasma concentration.