Oratane

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• What is Oratane
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• Frequently asked Questions
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What is Oratane

Treating severe acne in patients who do not respond to other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Oratane is a retinoid. It works by reducing skin oil production, changing the characteristics of the skin oil, and preventing abnormal hardening of the skin.

Important safety information:

• Oratane may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Oratane with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take Oratane for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Doing so will not improve your condition faster and may increase your risk for side effects.
• A sudden decrease in night vision may occur while you are taking Oratane. Use caution when driving at night and avoid driving at night if you experience decreased night vision.
• If you wear contact lenses, you may have difficulty wearing them during and after therapy.
• Do not donate blood while taking Oratane and for 1 month after you stop taking Oratane.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Oratane.
• Worsening of acne may occur during the first part of therapy. This does not suggest failure or a need to stop the medicine.
• To prevent cracking of lips, use a lip moisturizer or balm.
• Do not have cosmetic procedures to smooth your skin, including waxing, dermabrasion, or laser procedures, while you are taking Oratane and for at least 6 months after you stop taking it. Oratane can increase your chance of scarring from these procedures.
• Oratane may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Oratane. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Some patients have become depressed or developed serious mental or mood problems while taking Oratane. Stop using Oratane and tell your health care provider right away if you have any new, worsened, or sudden symptoms, such as feeling sad or having crying spells; feeling anxious; becoming more irritable, angry, or aggressive than usual; losing pleasure or interest in social or sports activities; sleeping too much or too little; changes in weight or appetite; feeling like you have no energy; having trouble concentrating; or having thoughts about taking your life or hurting yourself.
• Oratane may cause decreased bone strength in some patients. Patients who play vigorous impact sports may be at increased risk of bone problems (eg, fractures). Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
• Women who may become pregnant must use 2 effective forms of birth control at least 1 month before starting therapy, during therapy, and for 1 month after stopping the medicine. Your health care provider should conduct pregnancy tests on a monthly basis while you are taking Oratane.
• Do not use progestin-only pills or "minipills" (pills that do not contain estrogen) for birth control because they may not work as well with Oratane. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure what type of birth control pills you are using.
• Women who use hormonal birth control should avoid the use of the herbal supplement St. John's wort because it may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control.
• Diabetes patients - Oratane may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Lab tests, including pregnancy tests, cholesterol and lipid levels, liver function, blood sugar levels, and white blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Oratane. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Oratane may affect normal growth in some CHILDREN. Caution is advised when using Oratane in children; they may be more sensitive to its effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
• Oratane should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Oratane if you are pregnant. It has been shown to cause serious birth defects, miscarriage, early birth, or death of the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If you have sex at any time without using 2 forms of effective birth control, become pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or miss your menstrual period, stop using Oratane and call your doctor right away. It is not known if Oratane is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oratane and for 1 month after stopping Oratane.

Oratane side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Chapped lips; dizziness; drowsiness; dry eyes, mouth, or skin; dry nose that may lead to nosebleeds; headache; temporary worsening of acne.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal hair growth; bleeding, redness, or swelling of the gums; bone pain; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; dark urine; difficult or painful swallowing; excessive thirst; fainting; fast heartbeat; hearing problems or ringing in the ears; joint or back pain; muscle pain or weakness; nausea; new or worsening heartburn; new or worsening mental, mood, or behavior changes (eg, bizarre, aggressive, or violent behavior; depression); red patches or bruises on the legs or arms; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe headache; shortness of breath; stomach pain or tenderness; suicidal thoughts or actions; swollen glands; symptoms of increased pressure in the brain (eg, eye pressure, nausea, vomiting, vision changes); symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); symptoms of a stroke (eg, confusion, one-sided weakness, slurred speech); symptoms of pancreatitis (eg, severe stomach or back pain, with or without nausea or vomiting); symptoms of stomach or bowel problems (eg, severe stomach or bowel pain, rectal bleeding, persistent or severe diarrhea); tightness in the lungs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; voice changes; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Active ingredients: Isotretinoin

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
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Absorica 25 MG Oral Capsule
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Acutret 20mg CAP / 10		$1.71
ACUTRET soft-gelatin cap 20 mg x 10's		$1.99	IPCA (Bionova)
Acutret 30mg Capsule		$0.35	Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Acutret 5mg SG-CAP / 10		$0.74
ACUTRET soft-gelatin cap 10 mg x 10's		$1.13	IPCA (Bionova)
Acutrex
Aknetrent
Amnesteem 40 MG Oral Capsule
Chemmart Isotretinoin
Clincheek -T (0.05%)
0 .025%/20gm	20 gm	$0.61
0 .05%/20gm	20 gm	$0.74
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Decutan
ISOtretinoin 40 MG Oral Capsule
Inerta
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Isoacne
Isofact SG (20mg)
20 mg	10 Capsule	$1.96
Isofact SG 20 mg Capsule		$0.20
Isofact SG 10 mg Capsule		$0.13
Isogeril
Isonion
20 mg	10 Capsule	$1.95
Isonion NA Capsule		$0.19	Dr. Johns Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Isonion 20 mg Capsule		$0.19
ISONION CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$1.87	Dr. Johns Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Isonion 20mg CAP / 1x10		$1.95
Isosgeril
Isostinoin
Isosupra Lidose
Isotinon
Isotretinoin 10 MG Oral Capsule [Claravis]
Isotretinoin 20 MG Oral Capsule [Claravis]
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Isotretinoin 40 MG Oral Capsule [Amnesteem]
Isotretinoin Actavis
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Isotretinoine Ratiopharm
Isotretinoína Actavis
Isotrin
Isotroin (20 mg)
10 mg	10 Capsule	$1.32
Isotroin 20 mg Capsule		$0.22
Isotroin 30 mg Capsule		$0.27
ISOTROIN 20 MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$3.02	Cipla Ltd
ISOTROIN soft-gelatin cap 5 mg x 10's		$0.98	Cipla (Xterna)
Isotroin 10mg CAP / 10		$1.32
Lisacne
MYORISAN 20 MG Oral Capsule
Neutin -20
20 mg	10 Capsule	$3.04
Nextin
20 mg	10 Capsule	$2.09
Nextin 20 mg Capsule		$0.21
20 mg x 10's		$2.09
NEXTIN cap 20 mg x 10's		$2.09	Biochemix
Nextin 20mg CAP / 10		$2.09
Oralne
Oraret
Oraret 10mg Capsule		$0.14	Palsons Derma
ORARET 10MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$1.44	Palson Drug
Oraret 20mg Capsule		$0.23	Palsons Derma
ORARET cap 20 mg x 10's		$2.24	Palsons
ORARET 20MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$2.35	Palson Drug
ORARET cap 10 mg x 10's		$1.37	Palsons
Retinol 0.5%
0 .05%/20gm	20 gm	$0.89
Roaccutan
Roacta
Roacutan
Rocne
Stiefotrex
Teripin
0 .025%/10gm	10 gm	$0.59
Teripin Skin 10 gm Gel Gel		$0.59
Teripin Skin 10 gm Cream		$0.83
Tretinac -A (20 gm)
0 .025%/20gm	20 gm	$0.62
0 .05%/20gm	20 gm	$0.70
Tretinak
Tufacne
20 mg	10 Capsule	$1.82
TUFACNE 10 MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$1.76	Abbott India Ltd
Tufacne 10mg Capsule		$0.19	Abbott India Ltd
Tufacne 20mg CAP / 10		$1.82
Tufacne 20 mg Capsule		$0.20
TUFACNE cap 20 mg x 10's		$2.20	AHPL
Tufacne 20mg Capsule		$0.29	Abbott India Ltd
TUFACNE 20 MG CAPSULE 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)		$2.91	Abbott India Ltd
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ZENATANE 20 MG Oral Capsule
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Oratane - Frequently asked Questions

Can Oratane be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Oratane?

Some medical conditions may interact with Oratane. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are woman and unable to use 2 effective forms of birth control or avoid sexual intercourse
• if you have a personal or family history of mental or mood problems (eg, depression), or suicidal thoughts or actions
• if you have a personal or family history of asthma, diabetes, high blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels, heart disease, liver problems, bone loss (osteoporosis) or other bone problems (eg, weak bones), or an eating disorder (eg, anorexia)
• if you have a history of hearing problems (eg, ringing in the ears, hearing loss), stomach or bowel problems (eg, severe stomach pain, rectal bleeding, persistent or severe diarrhea), pancreas problems (eg, pancreatitis), or irregular menstrual periods
• if you are taking medicines that may decrease bone strength (eg, corticosteroids, such as prednisone; medicines for seizures, such as phenytoin)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oratane. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because the risk of increased pressure in the brain may be increased
• St. John's wort because an increased risk of failure of hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pills) may occur
• Vitamin A-type medicines (eg, etretinate, vitamin A) because they may increase the risk of isotretinoin's side effects
• Progestin-only birth control (eg, "mini-pill") because their effectiveness may be decreased by Oratane

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oratane may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How should I take Oratane?

Use Oratane as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Oratane comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Oratane refilled.
• Some brands of Oratane should be taken with food. Some brands may be taken with or without food. Ask your pharmacist if you should take your brand of Oratane with food.
• Swallow the capsule with a full glass of water or other liquid. Do not break, crush, chew, or suck on the capsule before swallowing. This will help prevent the medication inside the capsule from irritating your throat.
• For best results, take Oratane regularly. Taking Oratane at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• Oratane can only be dispensed through a special program. You must sign a consent form stating that you will follow your doctor's instructions before you can take Oratane. This will be necessary each time you refill your prescription.
• You will get no more than a 30-day supply of Oratane at a time to ensure you check in with your doctor each month to discuss side effects.
• If you miss a dose of Oratane, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oratane.

Can Oratane be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Oratane be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Oratane, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Oratane. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology