isotretinoin
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of isotretinoin
iso- + tretinoin a name for retinoic or Vitamin A acid, equivalent to t- (of uncertain derivation) + retino(ic acid) ( retin(ol) + -o- + -ic ) + -in 2
Example Sentences
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The commission's review into the drug, also known as isotretinoin, concluded its benefits outweighed the risks.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2023
The researchers tested that explanation by feeding mice isotretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A that increases RELMa synthesis, and then tallying how many mosquitoes bit the animals.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 30, 2022
Because isotretinoin can cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy, it must be dispensed by a certified specialty pharmacy with precautions in place to prevent pregnant people from taking it.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2022
Roaccutane, the brand name the drug isotretinoin is most commonly marketed under, is used by about 30,000 people in the UK each year.
From BBC • May 16, 2019
The prescription drug isotretinoin significantly reduces the amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands, and is used to treat acne.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
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