Accutane

[ak-yoo-teyn]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of isotretinoin.

Example Sentences

And isotretinoin, commonly known as Accutane, is an effective oral acne medication, though it can cause serious side effects, including birth defects and depression.

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“I have been on Accutane three times now,” she said in the Aug. 3 video.

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“I tried every prescription, every skincare product and the only thing I could get to clear my skin was Accutane.”

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When I was in my 30s, Accutane mostly eliminated cystic acne.

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Isotretinoin, most commonly known as Accutane, belongs to a class of vitamin-A based dermatologic medications known as retinoids, and is used to treat severe cystic or nodular acne by decreasing the production of oily sebum on the skin.

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