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Isopex 20 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Apex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Isotretinoin
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Isopex 20 MG Tablet is a naturally occurring derivative of vitamin A and is used for the treatment of severe acne (nodular) non-responsive to other therapies.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Isopex 20 MG Tablet

  • Bone and joint painsevererare
  • Bleeding from nosesevererare
  • Scaling, burning, redness, and swelling of skin
  • Nausea and Vomitingrare
  • Stomach painrare
  • Diarrhearare
  • Pain and tenderness of eyesrare
  • Itchy and dry skin
  • Heart burn
  • Rectal bleedingrare
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Increased thirst
  • Increased heartbeatrare
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Isopex 20 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2-4 weeks of topical application.

Duration of effect

The time duration for which this medicine remains effective is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine by women are pregnant or suspecting a pregnancy is not recommended. It is advised to take extra precautionary measures and avoid intended/unintended pregnancy while using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended. Your doctor may prescribe suitable alternatives after assessing your condition.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Isopex 20 MG Tablet

  • Acne vulgaris

    This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of severe and painful nodular acne.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Isopex 20 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to tretinoin/isotretinoin/retinoids or any other component present in the dosage form.

  • Liver disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have an impairment of liver function.

  • Hypervitaminosis A

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have more than normal levels of vitamin A in the body.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Skip the missed dose and continue with the regularly scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a headache, dizziness, vomiting, stomach pain, tingling and stinging sensation of the skin etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Instructions

    - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Increased pressure around the brain

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an increased pressure around the brain due to a disease or trauma. Your doctor may determine the best course of treatment in such cases.

  • Psychiatric disorders

    moderate
    Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of psychiatric disorders. It should be used with caution by patients suffering from mood changes, anxiety, agitation, depression etc.

  • Osteoporosis

    minor
    Use of this medicine may cause a reduction in bone density and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from osteoporosis or other disorders affecting bone density.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Isopex 20 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the directions mentioned on the label. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. This medicine should be taken with food. The symptoms might get worse in the initial phase of treatment.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Use of this medicine by women are pregnant or suspecting a pregnancy is not recommended. It is advised to take extra precautionary measures and avoid intended/unintended pregnancy while using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended. Your doctor may prescribe suitable alternatives after assessing your condition.

General warnings

  • Exposure to sun

    - Use of this medicine can cause adverse reactions of the skin on sun exposure. You should either avoid stepping out at daytime or take appropriate precautionary measures.

  • Other skin creams

    - This medicine may interact with other skin care or medicinal products. Consult your doctor before starting the use of other products along with this medicine.

  • Contraception

    - Appropriate means of birth control should be adopted while using this medicine. It can cause oral/hormonal contraception failure and hence use of multiple contraception is advised. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect a pregnancy while using this medicine.

  • Donation of blood

    - It is advised to refrain from donating blood for 1 month after stopping the use of this medicine.

  • Depresseion

    - Use of this medicine has been known to cause varying levels of depression in different people. Report any current/past incidences of depression, agitation, anxiety, or other psychotic disorders to the doctor.

  • Hearing impairment

    - Use of this medicine has been associated with hearing impairment which may persist even after the use is discontinued.

  • Disturbance in vision

    - Use of this medicine may cause disturbances in vision. Report any incidence of disturbance in the vision to the doctor.

  • Hyperlipidemia

    - Use of this medicine has been associated with an increased level of lipids and triglycerides in the body and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from hypercholesterolemia and other associated diseases.

Other details

  • To be taken with food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by slowing the production of certain substances that cause an acne breakout.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Miscellaneous antineoplastics
Schedule
Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017

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