Uses of Theaped 30

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1. What are the effects of Theaped 30?

What are the effects of Theaped 30? Theaped 30 has the main ingredient Isotretinoin 30mg, is made in the form of soft capsules and packed in a box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.
Theaped 30 is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of severe forms of acne that have not responded to other previous treatments, especially nodular acne. Theaped 30 is also indicated for the treatment of gram-negative bacteria in the hair follicles, some cases of rosacea and infectious sweat glands; Theaped 30 can also be effective in correcting severe keratogenic disorders such as congenital ichthyosis vulgaris, erythema, ichthyosis vulgaris or other ichthyosis, keratolytic folliculitis such as ichthyosis. Darier, palmar keratosis, hairline rosacea (PRD).

2. Dosage and how to use Theaped 30

Dosage and how to use Theaped 30 as follows:
2.1. Dosage For adults
The cumulative dose is 120-150mg/kg body weight, equivalent to 0.5-1mg/kg body weight/day for 5-6 months. The treatment should be maintained for the next 2 months after the acne is gone to avoid recurrence; Treatment should be discontinued for 2 months before reintroduction; For patients with repeated relapses after discontinuation of isotretinoin therapy, a low dose of 0.25 or 0.5 mg/kg body weight/day every 4th week for 6 months, or 0.1 mg/kg may be used. body weight/day or a single dose of 20mg 1-2 times/week. For children
Used for children 12 years of age and older at the same dose as for adults. However, the drug is not used to treat acne before puberty because of the risk of side effects; The recommended dose is 0.5-1mg/kg body weight/day, the cumulative dose is 120-150mg/kg body weight. For patients with renal impairment: The starting dose is 10mg/day. Then gradually increase to 1mg/kg body weight/day.
2.2. How to take Theaped 30 should be taken with a meal and not chewed. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions on how to take the drug to ensure the best absorption of the drug into the body.

3. Note when using Theaped 30

3.1. Contraindications Do not use Theaped 30 for the following cases:
Patients with impaired liver and kidney function, patients with excess vitamin A, patients with hyperlipidemia, patients with hypersensitivity to Theaped 30; Pregnant and lactating women; Do not use the blood of patients who are using or have used isotretinoin 1 month before to transfuse blood to women who are planning to become pregnant. 3.2. Side effects Side effects when using Theaped 30 may occur with the following frequency:
Common side effects:
Blood and lymphatic system: Anemia, increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate, change in number platelet count; Vision: Eye irritation, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, dry eyes; Liver: Increased transaminase levels; Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Dermatitis, dry skin, itching, rash; Metabolism: Blood triglyceride levels increase, HDL decreases with high doses. Uncommon side effects:
Blood and lymphatic system: Decrease in neutrophil count; Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness; Metabolism: Blood cholesterol and glucose levels increase, hematuria, proteinuria. Rare side effects:
Psychiatric: Depression, anxiety, mood swings; Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Hair loss. Very rare side effects:
Body as a whole: Fatigue; Blood and lymphatic system: There may be lymphadenopathy, vascular disorders such as Wegener's granulomatosis, allergic vasculitis; Metabolism: Diabetes, increased serum creatinine phosphokinase; Psychiatric: Abnormal behavior, psychosis, suicidal ideation; Nervous system: Increased intracranial pressure, convulsions; Vision: Blurred vision, cataracts, color blindness; Liver: Viral hepatitis; Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Acne flare-ups, hair disorders, hirsutism, nail dystrophy, photosensitivity, decreased night vision, hyperpigmentation, profuse sweating. 3.3. Precautions Theaped 30 should be used with caution in the following cases:
For pregnant women : Isotretinoin component is not used for pregnant women, planning to become pregnant. The drug can cause severe birth defects. During treatment and before treatment, it is necessary to take birth control pills and take a monthly pregnancy test. After stopping Isotretinoin, 1 month later should not become pregnant; For women who are breastfeeding: The drug can be excreted in breast milk and passed into the infant's body. Mothers need to consider carefully before deciding to use the drug while breastfeeding and consult a doctor before taking; Effects on ability to drive and use machines: The drug can cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances, so caution should be exercised in people who have to drive and operate machinery. 3.4. Drug interactions Possible drug interactions during use are as follows:
Isotretinoin reduces night vision and reduces tolerance to eyeglasses. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may have increased symptoms. Blood triglyceride levels may increase. Hepatitis rarely occurs in patients taking isotretinoin, for which periodic blood tests are needed to check for signs of hepatitis. The drug must not be used with vitamin A, minocycline, tetracycline and alcohol. Stop using other topical acne medications before taking Isotretinoin. Theaped 30 has the main ingredient is isotretinoin indicated for the treatment of acne and other dermatological diseases. To ensure effective use and avoid side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor and read the instructions carefully before using the drug.
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