Tretinoin Capsules and High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Result of checking the interaction of Tretinoin Capsules and High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia) for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.
Consumer:A reversible elevation of cholesterol and/or triglycerides has been reported in up to 60% of patients administered tretinoin. Venous thrombosis and myocardial infarction have occurred in patients at low risk for such complications. Therapy with tretinoin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia. Clinical monitoring of lipid profile is recommended.
A reversible elevation of cholesterol and/or triglycerides has been reported in up to 60% of patients administered tretinoin. Venous thrombosis and myocardial infarction have occurred in patients at low risk for such complications. Therapy with tretinoin should be administered cautiously in patients with or predisposed to hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceridemia. Clinical monitoring of lipid profile is recommended.
- "Product Information. Vesanoid (tretinoin)." Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ.
Generic Name: tretinoin
Brand Name: Vesanoid
Synonyms: Tretinoin, Tretinoin (Systemic)