Generic Name: Isotretinoin
Brand Names: Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Curacné, Geldermic, Isotrex, Roaccutane, Sotret

Accutane (Isotretinoin) is a form of Vitamin A. It decreases the amount of sebum (oil) that is released by the sebaceous (oil) glands present in the skin and it increases that rate at which the skin renews itself.

Isotretinoin is used to treat severe nodular acne that has not responded to other treatments, including antibiotics. Take all of the isotretinoin that has been prescribed for you even if your symptoms start to improve. The acne may seem to get worse at the start of therapy, but should then begin to improve. For the best results, finish all of the medication that has been prescribed. You may require more than one course of therapy with isotretinoin.