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: 41
- Hydrocarbons: 351
  - Terpenes: 158
    - Carotenoids: 1321
      - Retinoids: 2209
        Isotretinoin: 1587
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 3
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 3
        Cyclohexanes: 1
        Cyclohexenes
        Carotenoids: 1321
        Retinoids: 2209
        Isotretinoin: 1587
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 30
      - Polyenes: 66
        Carotenoids: 1321
        Retinoids: 2209
        Isotretinoin: 1587
Biological Factors: 929
- Biological Pigments
  - Carotenoids: 1321
    - Retinoids: 2209
      - Isotretinoin: 1587

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