Isotretinoin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkbp:administeredBy fatty food (to increase absorption)
gptkbp:approvalYear 1982
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:D10BA01
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Accutane
gptkb:Absorica
gptkb:Roaccutane
gptkb:Amnesteem
gptkb:Claravis
gptkb:Myorisan
gptkb:Sotret
gptkb:Zenatane
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:4759-48-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C20H28O2
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hoffmann-La_Roche
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 10-20 hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Isotretinoin
gptkbp:KEGGID D00179
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction decreases sebum production
reduces sebaceous gland size
regulates cell proliferation
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D004089
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:monitors liver function tests
lipid profile
pregnancy tests (for women of childbearing age)
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory X (contraindicated)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL472
5282379
DB00717
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkb:tretinoin
retinoic acid
gptkbp:riskManagementProgram iPLEDGE (in the US)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:depression
birth defects
joint pain
muscle aches
dry skin
increased cholesterol
liver enzyme elevation
nosebleeds
dry lips
increased triglycerides
gptkbp:UNII 80168379AG
gptkbp:usedFor ichthyosis
rosacea
severe acne
hidradenitis suppurativa
acne vulgaris
cystic acne
nodular acne
some skin cancers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roaccutane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7