Tretinoin
Tretinoin is prescribed to patients with severe acne problems, photodamaged skin and even some skin cancers. This medication is also known as all-trans retinoic acid and belongs to the group known as retinoids.
This drug, taken in the form of cream or ointment, effectively treats acne. It also reduces the number of pimples that tend to develop, while healing pimples that have already developed on the body. The drug affects skin cell growth in the body regulating the number of pimples that crop up.
This medication should be cautiously used in eczema patients. Excessive exposure to sunlight must be avoided. Also, ensure that it does not get into the eyes. If it does rinse your eyes with water until the irritation stops. If irritation persists call your doctor and seek further advice.
The medication can treat the below provided problems:
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Acne Vulgaris
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Wrinkled And Rough/Mottled Skin
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Hypersensitivity
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
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Skin Irritation
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Burning Or Tingling Sensation Of Skin
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Red Spots On Skin
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Peeling And Blistering Of Skin
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Patchy Appearance Of Skin
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Erythema
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Hyperpigmentation
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Photosensitivity
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How long is the duration of effect?
The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established. -
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2-4 weeks of topical application. -
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Use of this medicine by pregnant women is not recommended. -
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported. -
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding. -
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
No interaction found or established. -
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
No interaction found or established. -
Does this affect kidney function?
No interaction found or established. -
Does this affect liver function?
No interaction found or established.
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Missed Dose instructions
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then missed dose application can be skipped.
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India
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United States
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Japan
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tretinoin as ingredient
- Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Panzer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Hegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
- Ajanta Pharma Ltd
- Unimarck Healthcare Ltd
- Adcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd
- Dermo Care Laboratories
- Eskon Pharma
- Palsons Derma
This medication works by binding to alpha, beta, and gamma retinoic acid receptors (RARs) thus activating them. This produces changes in the gene expression that leads to decreased cell multiplication, inhibition of tumorigenesis and cell differentiation.
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
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Interaction with Medicine
Benzoyl Peroxide (Topical)
Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.Salicylic acid (Topical)
Report the use of either of the medicine to the doctor. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor. -
Interaction with Disease
Eczema
This medicine should not be used if you are taking medicine for eczema or suffer from a skin abrasion.Sunburn
Use of this medicine on the sunburnt skin should be avoided. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine that is better tolerated. -
Interaction with Food
Ques: What is Tretinoin?
Ques: How long do I need to use Tretinoin before I see improvement in my condition?
Ques: At what frequency do I need to use Tretinoin?
Ques: Should I use Tretinoin empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ques: What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tretinoin?
Ques: Is it safe to use Tretinoin?
Ques: How long am I supposed to use Tretinoin?
Ques: I am taking Tretinoin. What should I do if I am planning to become pregnant?
Ques: Why does Tretinoin cause dry skin, dry lips and dry nose?
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Tretinoin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 2 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tretinoin -
Tretinoin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 2 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00755 -
TRETINOIN cream,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 2 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TRETINOIN
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