Isotretinoin FDA Link Generic

A topical dermatologic agent that is used in the treatment of ACNE VULGARIS and several other skin diseases. The drug has teratogenic and other adverse effects.

Also Known As:

Accutane; 13 cis Retinoic Acid; Roaccutane; Isotretinoin Zinc Salt, 13-cis-Isomer; Ro 4-3780; Isotretinoin Zinc Salt, 13 cis Isomer; Ro 4 3780; Ro 43780; 13-cis-Retinoic Acid; Retinoic acid, 13-cis-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Dermatologic Agents
Teratogens

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Terpenes: 1531
    - Carotenoids: 4191
      - Retinoids: 5971
        Isotretinoin: 3131
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 5
        Carotenoids: 4191
        Retinoids: 5971
        Isotretinoin: 3131
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 270
      - Polyenes: 167
        Carotenoids: 4191
        Retinoids: 5971
        Isotretinoin: 3131
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4191
    - Retinoids: 5971
      - Isotretinoin: 3131

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