Isotretinoin (redirected from Acutane)

isotretinoin /iso·tret·i·noin/ (i?so-tret´in-o-in) a synthetic form of retinoic acid, used orally to clear cystic and conglobate acne.

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i·so·tret·i·no·in (s-trtn-oin)

n.

A chemical compound that inhibits the secretion of sebum and is used in the treatment of severe forms of acne.

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Isotretinoin

A powerful vitamin A derivative used in the treatment of acne. It can promote scarring after skin resurfacing procedures.

Mentioned in: Acne, Skin Resurfacing

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isotretinoin

(ī´sōtret´inoin),
n brand name: Accutane;
drug class: retinoic acid isomer, vitamin A derivative;
action: decreases sebum secretion, improves cystic acne;
uses: severe recalcitrant cystic acne.

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isotretinoin

a synthetic form of retinoic acid (13-cis-retinoic acid), used in dermatology for the treatment of disorders of keratinization. It is a potent teratogen.