| Active substance | Isotretinoina |
|---|---|
| Water Retention | No |
| Hepatotoxicity | Moderate, requires periodic liver function tests |
| Lab Test | Liver function tests, lipid profiles, pregnancy tests |
| Also known as | 13-cis-Retinoic acid |
| Blood pressure | No significant effect |
| Trade name | Accutane, Roaccutane, Claravis, others |
| Storage conditions | Store at controlled room temperature (15-30В°C), protect from light |
| Chemical name | (2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid |
| Formula | C20H28O2 |
| Substance class | Retinoid |
| Main action | Reduces sebum production, corrects abnormal keratinization, has anti-inflammatory properties |
| Half-life | 10-20 hours |
| Dosage (medical) | Typically 0.5 to 1 mg per kg of body weight per day, taken in two divided doses |
| Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
| Effects | Reduces acne, decreases sebum production, promotes skin renewal |
| Side effects | Dry skin, lips and eyes, itching, nosebleeds, muscle aches, sensitivity to sunlight, decreased night vision, potentially severe birth defects if taken during pregnancy |
| Use in sports | None |
| Active ingredient, mg | 10 |
| 1 Pill, mg | 10 |
| Blister, pills | 2, 50 |
| Release form | Blister (50 Pills), Pack (2 Blisters) |
| Manufacturer | Pharmacom Labs |
| Packing | Packing (2 blisters), Blister (50 Pills) |
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