Chapter 185 :: Retinoids Flashcards
1
Q
synthetic retinoids
A
Etretinate
Acitretin
Adapalene
Tazarotene
Bexarotene
2
Q
1-month posttherapy period of contraception provides an adequate safety margin
A
Isotretinoin
3
Q
2 years compulsory contraception
A
Acitretin
4
Q
optimal benefit in acne
A
0.5 to 1 mg/kg of body weight per day
cumulative dose of at least 120 mg/kg
6 to 8 months of therapy
5
Q
central hypothyroidism seen with systemic bexarotene is not observed when used in the gel formulation
A
6
Q
In men, retinoid therapy does not appear to produce abnormalities in spermatogenesis, sperm morphology, or sperm motility. 69 However, it is usually recommended that men who are actively trying to father children avoid systemic retinoid therapy
A
