Amnesteem

What is Amnesteem?

Amnesteem is a type of vitamin A that helps treat severe acne that has not been treated with other methods, such as antibiotics.Amnesteem can only be purchased through a pharmacy that is certified as part of a specific programme known as iPLEDGE.Amnesteem can also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline for medication.

Side effects of Amnesteem

Contact emergency medical assistance. If you notice symptoms warning signs of an allergic response (hives and breathing problems or swelling of your throat or face) or an extreme skin reaction (fever and sore throat, eye burning, irritation, and the skin is red or purple and blisters and peels),

Amnesteem can cause severe adverse reactions. Stop taking Amnesteem and contact your physician immediately if you suffer from:

• Issues in your hearing or vision;
• Muscle as well as joint discomfort, bone pain, and low backache
• Increased thirst, more frequent urine output;
• Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real);
• Signs of symptoms of depression: unusual mood swings, crying spells, feelings of low self-esteem, a lack of interest in things that you used to enjoy or enjoyed, sleep problems that have not improved thoughts of hurting yourself
• Indications of pancreas or liver issues: loss of appetite, stomach pain in the upper part of your stomach (that can be aggravated by back pain), nausea or vomiting, fast heart rate, and dark urine yellowing of the eyes (yellowing on the eyes or skin);
• Severe stomach problems, such as severe stomach and chest discomfort, discomfort during taking a swallow, heartburn, diarrhoea, and rectal bleeding of bloody or tarry stool;
• Increased pressure in the skull; severe headaches; ringing in the ears; nausea; dizziness; eye problems; headaches behind your eyes.

Common side effects of amnesteem can include:

• Dryness of your lips, skin, eyelids, nose, or lips (you might experience nosebleeds);
• Problems with vision;
• Headache, back pain, joint pain, muscle problems;
• Skin reactions skin reactions
• Signs of a cold, like nasal stuffiness, sneezing, and a sore throat.

It's not a comprehensive listing of all adverse results. Other side effects could occur. Contact your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects. If you have any concerns, report them to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.

Similar or related drugs

Doxycycline, Clindamycin topical, Topical Erythromycin, Tetracycline, and Tazorac

Warnings

Amnesteem in one dose can result in severe birth defects or even the death of a child. Do not take Amnesteem if you are pregnant or have the potential to be pregnant.It is necessary to have a positive pregnancy test prior to taking Amnesteem. Additionally, you will be required to use two types of contraceptives to avoid the possibility of pregnancy while taking this medication. Stop taking this medicine and consult your physician immediately if you believe you are pregnant.

Prior to use this drug

Amnesteem could result in miscarriage, premature birth, severe birth defects, or even death for a baby in the event that the mother consumes this medication at the time of conception or pregnancy. Even one dose of isotretinoin could cause serious birth defects to the baby's eyes and ears, as well as the skull, face, heart, brain, and Do not take this medication in the event that you are pregnant or have the potential to be pregnant.

For women: Unless you have had your uterus or ovaries eliminated (total hysterectomy with an oophorectomy) or you have been in the menopausal stage for at least 12 months consecutively, then you are thought to be in a position to become pregnant. You must pass two positive pregnancy tests before you begin taking Amnesteem, prior to each refill immediately following the most recent dose of isotretinoin and then another 30 days later. All pregnancy tests are mandatory to be completed by this iPLEDGE programme.It is necessary to sign a contract in writing to use two different methods of birth control, starting 30 days prior to the date you begin using Amnesteem and lasting 30 days following the last dose. Primary and secondary types of birth control need to be used in conjunction.

Birth control options that are primary comprise:

• Tubal ligation (tubes tied);
• Vasectomy performed on male partners
• An iud (intrauterine device);
• Oestrogen-containing birth control tablets (not tiny pills) and
• Hormone-based birth control pills, implants, patches, injections, or vaginal rings.

Birth control options that are secondary to birth control are:

• A condom made of male latex with or without spermicide
• A diaphragm plus a spermicide;
• A cervical cap and a spermicide
• Vaginal sponges that contain spermicide

Stop using Amnesteem immediately and call your physician immediately when you experience unprotected sexual relations when you stop using birth control, if your periods are not as regular, or if you suspect that you are pregnant. If you fall pregnant while using this medicine, contact the iPLEDGE pregnancy registry at 1-866-495-654.Avoiding sexual interaction (abstinence) is the most efficient method for keeping a woman from becoming pregnant.It is not recommended to use Amnesteem if you have an allergy to it.

Speak to your doctor if you were ever diagnosed with:

• Depression or mental illnesses
• Asthma;
• The liver condition;
• Diabetes;
• The heart condition, also known as the high level of cholesterol;
• Osteoporosis or low bone mineral density
• An eating disorder, such as orexia;
• A drug or food; an allergy to a food or drug;
• An intestinal disorder like an inflammatory bowel disorder as well as ulcerative colitis.

Do not breastfeed.Not permitted for use by anyone under 12 years old.

How to take Amnesteem?

Follow the instructions on your prescription label, and review all medication guides and instructions sheets. Make sure you use the medicine precisely as directed.Each prescription for isotretinoin should be filled within seven days from the day it was issued by your physician. You can receive no more than 30 days of isotretinoin.Always be sure to take Amnesteem with at least a bottle of fluid. Don't chew or chew into the capsule. Suck it up whole.Follow the directions for taking Amnesteem, whether with or without meals.Utilise Amnesteem for the entire prescribed period of duration. It is possible that your acne will become worse initially. However, it should start to improve.It is possible that you will require frequent blood tests.Do not share this medication with anyone else, even if they share similar symptoms to yours.Maintain at room temperature, far from heat, humidity, and light.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Don't miss the dose you missed, and take your next dose at your regular time. Don't take two doses at once.

What happens if I overdose?

Take immediate medical attention, or contact us for help at the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms can include nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach pain, a warm sensation or tingling sensations in your face, swelling or cracked lips, and a loss of equilibrium or coordination.

What should be avoided?

Don't consume a vitamin or mineral supplement containing vitamin A except if your physician tells you to.Don't give blood during the time you are taking Amnesteem and for a minimum of 30 days after stopping the medication. Donated blood that is later donated to a pregnant woman may cause birth defects in the baby if it contains any amount of isotretinoin.When you take Amnesteem and for at least six months after the last dose, avoid using wax hair removers, lasers, or dermabrasion treatments. The result of scarring could beAmnesteem may cause you to burn your skin more quickly. Avoid tanning beds and sunlight. Be sure to wear protective attire and sunblock (SPF 30 or more) while you're outdoors.Avoid driving and other hazardous activities until you are aware of how self-esteem affects your vision. Amnesteem could affect your vision, particularly at night.

Interaction with other drugs

Tell your physician about any autres medications, which includes:

• Phenytoin;
• John's wort (which may cause birth control pills to be less efficient);
• Mineral or vitamin supplements;
• Birth control pills that contain only progestin (mini-pills are not guaranteed to perform as well if taken in conjunction with amnesteem);
• Steroid medicine;
• A tetracycline antibiotic that includes doxycycline as well as minocycline.

This list isn't complete. Other medications can affect Amnesteem, such as medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and products made from herbs. Some interactions with drugs may not be listed here. are included here.