More Than a Month After Launch, iPLEDGE Glitches Persist More Than a Month After Launch, iPLEDGE Glitches Persist
The latest improvement attempt is a tool created by the Isotretinoin Products Manufacturers Group (IPMG), the manufacturers responsible for the FDA-mandated REMS program.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
FDA Updates Status of iPLEDGE Access Problems FDA Updates Status of iPLEDGE Access Problems
The Isotretinoin Products Manufacturers Group has"created a new tool within the system to help resolve account access for some user groups without using the call center."Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - January 15, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
iPLEDGE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
The iPLEDGE REMS was originally implemented in early 2005. The goals of the iPLEDGE REMS are to prevent fetal exposure to isotretinoin and to inform prescribers, pharmacists, and patients about isotretinoin ’s serious risks and safe-use conditions. It is a “shared system” REMS, meaning that it incl (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - December 15, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Panel Recommends Energy-Based Devices as Treatment of Acne Scars Panel Recommends Energy-Based Devices as Treatment of Acne Scars
Panel suggests that laser resurfacing does not have to be delayed at least 6 months post isotretinoin in acne patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - December 6, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Isotretinoin induced psychotic mania: a case report - Kurhan F, Kami ş GZ.
Biological, genetic and psychosocial factors may play a role in the aetiology of bipolar mood disorder (BPD). BPD episodes might be triggered by isotretinoin, a retinoid derivative of vitamin A with a role in cellular proliferation and differentiation. Due... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 18, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
FDA OKs Gender-Neutral Language for Isotretinoin iPLEDGE Program FDA OKs Gender-Neutral Language for Isotretinoin iPLEDGE Program
In recent years, dermatologists and others have advocated for the change, hoping to make the process more inclusive and less intrusive for their transgender patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - October 14, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Isotretinoin Does Not Up Suicide Risk in Acne Patients
Patients with acne prescribed isotretinoin less likely to engage in suicidal behavior than those treated with antibiotics only or those in the general population (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - September 15, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Dermatology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Epuris (Isotretinoin Capsules) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - July 22, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
No Sequelae From Lab Abnormalities in Isotretinoin Study No Sequelae From Lab Abnormalities in Isotretinoin Study
The impact of isotretinoin treatment on changes in lipids, AST, and ALT was evaluated in the single-center retrospective study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - July 9, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Study Compares Isotretinoin Benefits in Different Weight Groups Study Compares Isotretinoin Benefits in Different Weight Groups
The results indicate that current dosing may be appropriate for overweight and obese adolescents.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - July 8, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Roaccutane for acne: Should I go on Roaccutane? Does it work?
ROACCUTANE is a brand name of the drug isotretinoin which is a treatment for severe acne. Does it work, and should I go on Roaccutane? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Who's at Risk for Depression on Isotretinoin? Who's at Risk for Depression on Isotretinoin?
A past history of depressive illness conferred a sevenfold increased risk of developing treatment-limiting mood symptoms in patients on isotretinoin for acne.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - November 6, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Doctors urged to reconsider controversial acne drug
(University of California - Riverside) Acne treatment including the highly effective acne medication isotretinoin should be made more readily available despite reports of its association with depression and teen suicide, a study recommends. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - March 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Claravis Capsules (Isotretinoin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 18, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about hair loss and Accutane
Accutane, a drug that helps treat severe acne, contains isotretinoin. Isotretinoin may cause side effects, including hair loss. Learn more about why Accutane may cause hair loss, and some ways to counter it, here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
