Accutane
Accutane or Isotretinoin is vitamin A derivative that presents naturally, but in small amount in the bloodstream and human tissue cells (On & Zeichner, 2013). The medication is used to treat acne vulgaris, which affects mostly adolescent and young adults. It is reserved for acne that does not respond to conventional therapy, including antibiotics. The medication contains retinoids, which …show more content…
If not fatal, fetal malformation may include cleft palate, anotia, small/absent auditory canal, septal defects, microcephaly, hydrocephalus, and limb reduction or duplication (On & Zeichner, 2013). Due to the terotogenic effect of the medication, the FDA has approved the iPLEDGE program to monitor the prescribing, dispensing, and distribution of isotretinoin. Other effects are chelitis, lipid abnormalities, and IBS. Patients who are taking isotretinoin are to be monitored monthly