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Accutane and Osteoporosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Accutane and disease Osteoporosis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Accutane <> Osteoporosis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Isotretinoin may have a negative effect on bone mineral density in some patients. Clinical trials have shown BMD declines in adolescents during a 20 week treatment. Therefore, physicians should use caution when prescribing isotretinoin in patients with a history of childhood osteoporosis, osteomalacia, or other disorders of bone metabolism.

Accutane

Generic Name: isotretinoin

Brand Name: Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret, Absorica, Myorisan, Zenatane

Synonyms: n.a.

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