Drug reference
tretinoin
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Drug class
Dermatology (Non-Antibiotic Topicals)
Mechanism of action
Retinoid, induces differentiation and decreased proliferation of APL cells; produces an initial maturation of promyelocytes, followed by a repopulation of the bone marrow and peripheral blood by normal polyclonal hematopoietic cells in patients achieving complete remission
Common side effects
- Pruritus
- Headache
- Bone pain
- Fever
- Erythema
- Excessive dryness
- Scaling
Known interactions (3)
- doxycycline + tretinoin Major
- Azelaic acid + tretinoin Moderate
- tretinoin + Urea Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is tretinoin?
tretinoin belongs to: Dermatology.
How does tretinoin work?
Retinoid, induces differentiation and decreased proliferation of APL cells; produces an initial maturation of promyelocytes, followed by a repopulation of the bone marrow and peripheral blood by normal polyclonal hematopoietic cells in patients achieving complete remission
What are the common side effects of tretinoin?
Pruritus, Headache, Bone pain, Fever, Erythema, Excessive dryness, Scaling
Which drugs interact with tretinoin?
doxycycline, Azelaic acid, Urea
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