Treatment of nodulo-cystic and conglobate acne, and severe acne which has failed to respond to an adequate course of systemic antibiotics

0.5–1 mg/kg daily in 1–2 divided doses initially. Maximum cumulative dose: 150 mg/kg per courseTopically: 1–2 times daily

Molecular weight :300.4

%Protein binding :99.9

%Excreted unchanged in urine : As metabolites

Volume of distribution (L/kg) :No data

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs) :

10 to 20

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20 to 50 : Dose as in normal renal function

10 to 20 : Dose as in normal renal function

<10 : Initial dose 10 mg daily and slowly increase as tolerated up to 1 mg/kg daily. See ‘Other Information’

CAPD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

HD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

HDF/high flux :Unlikely to be dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

CAV/VVHD :Not dialysed. Dose as in normal renal function

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugs

Antibacterials: possible increased risk of benign intracranial hypertension with tetracyclines – avoid concomitant use

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Oral, topical (0.05% gel)

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Since the drug is highly protein bound, it is not expected to be significantly removed by dialysisWatch for signs of vitamin A toxicity .